The extent of aerial flows of insects circulating around the planet and their impact on
ecosystems and biogeography remain enigmatic because of methodological challenges …

Over the past two decades efforts to control malaria have halved the number of cases
globally, yet burdens remain high in much of Africa and the elimination of malaria has not …

Bluetongue virus (BTV) is an arbovirus transmitted to domestic and wild ruminants by certain
species of Culicoides midges. The disease resulting from infection with BTV is economically …

Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is an infectious disease currently spreading worldwide and poses
a serious global threat. However, there is limited evidence and understanding to support the …

Simple Summary The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, is a serious invasive, crop-
destroying pest, which is the subject of a global warning from the United Nations Food and …

This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the modelling tools available for
integrating climate change impacts into pest risk assessments (PRA), elucidating the …

We modelled the ecoclimatic niche of Culicoides imicola, a major arthropod vector of midge-
borne viral pathogens affecting ruminants and equids, at fine scale and on a global extent …

The role of the northward expansion of Culicoides imicola Kieffer in recent and
unprecedented outbreaks of Culicoides-borne arboviruses in southern Europe has been a …

Long-distance migration of insects impacts food security, public health, and conservation–
issues that are especially significant in Africa. Windborne migration is a key strategy …

ABSTRACTThe aim of the study is to identify long-range transport pathways that may have
an important influence on PM10 levels in plateau uplift area, namely Xining in northwestern …