Larvicides based on the bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis svar. israelensis (Bti) and
Lysinibacillus sphaericus are effective and environmentally safe compounds for the control …

Synthetic pyrethroid (SP) insecticides are used extensively around the world in both
agricultural and non-agricultural applications. Their toxicity to mammals is low, however …

Background Aedes albopictus is one of the most invasive species in the world as well as the
important vector for mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue fever, chikungunya fever and …

Background Colonization of large part of Europe by the Asian tiger mosquito Aedes
albopictus is causing autochthonous transmission of chikungunya and dengue exotic …

BACKGROUND Aedes albopictus is a highly invasive mosquito and has become a potential
vector of dengue, chikungunya and Zika viruses. Insecticide‐based mosquito interventions …

Background Aedes albopictus is an indigenous primary vector for dengue and Zika viruses
in China. Compared with its insecticide resistance, biology and vector competence, little is …

There is growing interest in insecticide resistance in the mosquito, Aedes albopictus
(Skuse), as its potential for spreading diseases is increasing as urbanization and control …

The Asian mosquito, Aedes albopictus (Skuse), is an invasive mosquito which has become
one of the most important vectors of dengue, Zika, and chikungunya viruses worldwide. This …

Abstract Background Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus (Skuse, 1894) is the main vector of
dengue virus in China. The resistance to insecticides is a huge obstacle for the control of this …

Background Aedes albopictus has a well-established presence in southern European
countries, associated with recent disease outbreaks (eg chikungunya). Development of …