The pilot field studies here presented are part of a long-term research program aimed to
develop a cost-effective sterile insect technique (SIT) methodology to suppress Aedes …

In Europe, the mosquito Aedes albopictus (Skuse) is widespread in Italy, Albania and most
probably in neighbouring Montenegro. Recent introductions have also been reported in …

The dispersal and survival of laboratory-reared Aedes albopictus Skuse males were
investigated during the summer of 2007 in three Northern Italy urban localities by mark …

Abstract Background The invasive species Aedes albopictus, commonly known as the Asian
tiger mosquito, has undergone extreme range expansion by means of steady introductions …

Mating competitiveness trials have been conducted in large net-screened enclosures (8 by 5
by 2.8 m) built in a natural shaded environment, in the summers of 2006, 2007, 2008, and …

Simple Summary The sterile insect technique (SIT) is a species-specific and environment-
friendly method of insect control that relies on the release of large numbers of sterile insects …

Abstract In Italy, Aedes albopictus Skuse is currently recognized as the most dangerous
mosquito, and as currently applied conventional control methods gave unsatisfactory results …

Reunion Island suffers from high densities of the chikungunya and dengue vector Aedes
albopictus. The sterile insect technique (SIT) offers a promising strategy for mosquito-borne …

Since its introduction in ltaly in 199O, Aedes albopictus has spread quickly affo_ss the
northern and central regions of the country. The Italian populations of the species probably …

Eight years after the introduction and establishment of Aedes albopictus in Roma, females of
the species extended their trophic activity to the coldest months of the year. Winter …