Objective To evaluate how stress at the larval stage alters adult mosquito performance and
susceptibility to viral infection. Methods We used a model system consisting of Sindbis virus …

Humans alter the environment at unprecedented rates through habitat destruction, nutrient
pollution and the application of agrochemicals. This has recently been proposed to act as a …

Background Although many mosquito species develop within agricultural landscapes where
they are potentially exposed to agricultural chemicals (fertilizers and pesticides), the effects …

Temperature is a key factor influencing mosquito growth and development and is also
known to affect insecticide efficacy. We evaluated the effects of larval rearing temperature …

Background An important determinant of mosquito-borne pathogen transmission is the
spatial distribution of vectors. The primary vectors of West Nile virus (WNV) in Illinois are …

Mosquito larvae experience multiple environmental stressors that may modify how
subsequent adults interact with pathogens. We evaluated the effect of larval rearing …

Mosquito larvae face numerous biotic and abiotic challenges that affect their development
and survivorship, as well as adult fitness. We conducted two experiments under semi …

We investigated how persistent competitive pressure alters toxicant sensitivity and recovery
from a pesticide pulse at community level. Interacting populations of Daphnia (Daphnia …

Density-dependent processes such as larval competition may be important regulatory
factors among some mosquito species. The application of pesticides used for control may …

Pesticides commonly contaminate the aquatic environments inhabited by mosquito
juveniles. However, their role in shaping the mosquito microbiota is not well understood. We …