The issue of used rubber tires is becoming an ever-greater problem for the environment.
Often these are disposed of in an illegal manner. Whether on forest paths, fields, or other …

Mosquito-borne viruses threaten the Caribbean due to the region's tropical climate and
seasonal reception of international tourists. Outbreaks of chikungunya and Zika have …

Since its introduction in Spain in 2004, Aedes albopictus has rapidly spread across the
country. Its aggressive biting behaviour causes nuisance, limiting outdoor activities. Also, its …

Background Discarded vehicle tires are an important artificial habitat for the larvae of many
container-breeding mosquito species worldwide, including in the United States. Unmanaged …

Dengue has broadened its global distribution substantially in the past two decades, and
many endemic areas are experiencing increases in incidence. The Dominican Republic …

Research on medical and veterinary entomology (MVE) is especially needed in the
Caribbean islands, which are threatened by the burden of several arthropod species due to …

With increase in number of vehicles worldwide the amount of waste tires is also increasing.
These waste tires are either discarded to a dump site or burnt in open air. In both the cases …

Approximately 246 million waste tires are generated annually in the United States. That is
roughly three tires per four individuals in the country. Most tires end up in landfills, adversely …

The utilization of waste rubber particles as concrete aggregates can help to mitigate the
environmental effects of huge amounts of scrap tires [1]. These wastes are described as …

Senegal has experienced periodic epidemics of dengue in urban areas with increased
incidence in recent years. However, few data are available on the local ecology of the …