Assessment of mosquito larvae (Diptera: Culicidae) productivity in urban cemeteries in Wroclaw (SW Poland)

Rydzanicz, Katarzyna; Czułowska, Aleksandra; Dyczko, Dagmara; Kiewra, Dorota

doi:10.1007/s42690-020-00415-1

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“…Our results show a positive moderate variable importance for graveyards in which there are constant artificial water reservoirs such as flower pots [ 51 ]. A review found that cemeteries are perfect breeding grounds for artificial container-breeding mosquitoes [ 52 ], which is not the case for Anopheles , even though An.…”

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Characterization of environmental drivers influencing the abundance of Anopheles maculipennis complex in Northern Italy

Gilioli,

Defilippo,

Simonetto

et al. 2024

Parasites Vectors

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Background In Italy, malaria was endemic until the 1970s, when it was declared eradicated by WHO. Nowadays, with the persistence of competent mosquito populations, the effect of climate change, and increased possibility of importing malaria parasites from endemic counties due to growing migration, a malaria resurgence in Italy has become more likely. Hence, enhancing the understanding of the current distribution of the Anopheles maculipennis complex and the factors that influence the presence of this malaria vector is crucial, especially in Northern Italy, characterised by a high density of both human population and livestock. Methods To assess the presence and abundance of malaria vectors, a 4-year field survey in the plain areas of Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna region in Italy was conducted. Every sampling point was characterised in space by the land use in a 500-m radius and in time considering meteorological data collected in the short and long time periods before sampling. We combined the results of a linear regression model with a random forest analysis to understand the relative importance of the investigated niche dimensions in determining Anopheles mosquito presence and abundance. Results The estimated normalised variable importance indicates that rice fields were the most important land use class explaining the presence of Anopheles, followed by transitional woodlands and shrubland. Farm buildings were the third variable in terms of importance, likely because of the presence of animal shelters, followed by urbanised land. The two most important meteorological variables influencing the abundance of Anopheles in our study area were mean temperature in the 24 h before the sampling date and the sum of degree-days with temperature between 18 °C and 30 °C in the 14 days before the sampling date. Conclusions The results obtained in this study could be helpful in predicting the risk of autochthonous malaria transmission, based on local information on land cover classes that might facilitate the presence of malaria vectors and presence of short- and medium-term meteorological conditions favourable to mosquito development and activity. The results can support the design of vector control measures through environmental management. Graphical Abstract

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Characterization of environmental drivers influencing the abundance of Anopheles maculipennis complex in Northern Italy

Gilioli,

Defilippo,

Simonetto

et al. 2024

Parasites Vectors

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“…A characteristic of urban spaces is the high availability of wastewater drainage systems and artificial containers, which when filled with water become habitats for immature stages of mosquitoes [ 13 ]. Also, urban cemeteries are considered suitable habitats for the proliferation of both native and invasive mosquito species [ 14 , 15 ]. These types of environments provide shelter habitats such as bushes and trees for adult mosquitoes as well as immature stage habitats like flowerpots [ 13 , 14 ].…”

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“…Also, urban cemeteries are considered suitable habitats for the proliferation of both native and invasive mosquito species [ 14 , 15 ]. These types of environments provide shelter habitats such as bushes and trees for adult mosquitoes as well as immature stage habitats like flowerpots [ 13 , 14 ].…”

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Mosquitoes in urban green spaces and cemeteries in northern Spain

Goiri,

González,

Cevidanes

et al. 2024

Parasites Vectors

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Background Mosquitoes inhabiting urban green spaces and cemeteries in Europe represent a crucial facet of public health concern and contribute to the ecological balance. As urbanization intensifies, these areas increasingly serve as vital habitats for various mosquito species, fostering breeding grounds and increasing the risk of disease transmission. Methods A study was conducted in the three main cities (inland, coastal, and estuarine) of the Basque Country, northern Spain, to investigate the species composition, abundance, dynamic populations, larval habitats, and host preferences of mosquitoes in urban green spaces and cemeteries. CDC traps and dipping were used to collect mosquitoes for 2 years (2019–2020). Results A total of 21 mosquito species were identified, with Culex pipiens s.l. being the most abundant and widespread. The three ecological forms of Cx. pipiens were found, and Cx. pipiens pipiens was the most common in both green areas and cemeteries. Morphological identification together with molecular tools identified 65 COI sequences with high homology. The highest species richness was found in the inland city, followed by the coastal city and the estuarine city. Mosquito abundance was significantly higher in green areas compared to cemeteries and in the coastal and estuarine cities compared to the inland city. The investigation of larval breeding sites highlighted the dominance of Cx. pipiens s.l., particularly in semi-artificial ponds, diverse water-holding containers (tyres and buckets) and drainage systems in green areas; in cemeteries, most of the larvae were found in flowerpots and funerary urns. Seasonal activity exhibited variable peaks in mosquito abundance in the different cities, with a notable increase in July or August. Additionally, blood meal analysis revealed that Cx. pipiens s.l. fed on several common urban avian species. Conclusions Studies on mosquitoes are essential to understand their role in disease transmission and to design targeted and sustainable management strategies to mitigate the associated risks. Graphical Abstract

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“…Already known diseases may spread to new geographic areas, populations, or genetic changes may occur in known organisms. Previously unknown infections may develop in people living or working in changing ecological conditions, which increase their exposure to insect vectors, animal reservoirs or an environment that is the source of new pathogens [16][17][18].…”

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“…With sporadic presentation, Dengue has emerged as one of the diseases that most affect public health, it manifests itself with important social and economic impacts given its current dispersion, high morbidity and significant mortality of severe cases [1,2,18].…”

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Population dynamics of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae): Contributions to the prevention of arbovirosis in Villa Clara, Cuba

Duarte¹,

Véliz²,

Laveaga³

et al. 2022

GSC Biol. and Pharm. Sci.

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Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases constitute one of the main health problems worldwide. The objective of the research consisted of analyzing the development dynamics of adult mosquito populations of the species Ae. aegypti in Villa Clara province, Cuba during the period 2016-2020. The research covered the 13 municipalities of Villa Clara. An observational, descriptive, ecological, retrospective and analytical-statistical (by decision tree/exploratory data analysis) study was conducted. The study was based on the collection of positive samples/number of outbreaks reported in the 13 municipalities of the province, in the different months of the period analyzed, for the mosquito species Ae. aegypti, where each sample point corresponded to the number of specimens collected in one of the years covered, with one of the months of the year in question (12 months), the 13 municipalities, and 9 types of reservoirs. This resulted in 7 020 observations, which constitutes the sample size. The presence of the species under analysis was found in the 13 municipalities of the province, with abundant population densities; on the other hand, the variables with the greatest incidence in the population dynamics were: municipality and type of reservoir, with emphasis on the low tank, as the preferred oviposition and breeding site for this species. It is concluded that Ae. aegypti has a high capacity for adaptation and high ecological plasticity, with a marked correspondence between the ecology and habitat of the species under analysis.

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Assessment of mosquito larvae (Diptera: Culicidae) productivity in urban cemeteries in Wroclaw (SW Poland)

Cited by 5 publications

References 40 publications

Characterization of environmental drivers influencing the abundance of Anopheles maculipennis complex in Northern Italy

Characterization of environmental drivers influencing the abundance of Anopheles maculipennis complex in Northern Italy

Mosquitoes in urban green spaces and cemeteries in northern Spain

Population dynamics of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae): Contributions to the prevention of arbovirosis in Villa Clara, Cuba

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