Background Mosquito-borne viruses—such as Zika, chikungunya, dengue fever, and yellow
fever, among others—are of global importance. Although vaccine development for …

Aedes mosquito-transmitted diseases, such as dengue, Zika and chikungunya, are
becoming major global health emergencies while old threats, such as yellow fever, are re …

Human pathogens that are transmitted by insects are a global problem, particularly those
vectored by mosquitoes; for example, malaria parasites transmitted by Anopheles species …

One of the most dynamic events in public health is being mediated by the global spread of
the invasive mosquito Aedes albopictus. Its rapid expansion and vectorial capacity for …

Highlights•The sterile insect technique has been effective against many pest insect
species.•This environmentally friendly method is being resurrected for mosquito …

Genetics can potentially provide new, species-specific, environmentally friendly methods for
mosquito control. Genetic control strategies aim either to suppress target populations or to …

Five species of invasive Aedes mosquitoes have recently become established in Europe:
Ae. albopictus, Ae. aegypti, Ae. japonicus japonicus, Ae. koreicus and Ae. atropalpus. These …

Abstract Invasive mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) play a key role in the spread of a number
of mosquito-borne diseases worldwide. Anthropogenic changes play a significant role in …

Abstract Background Mosquito research in Europe has a long history, primarily focused on
malaria vectors. In recent years, invasive mosquito species like the Asian tiger mosquito …

Mosquito-borne diseases are causing a substantial burden of mortality, morbidity and
economic loss in many parts of the world, despite current control efforts, and new …