Correction: Integrated control of Aedes albopictus in Southwest Germany supported by the Sterile Insect Technique

Becker, Norbert; Langentepe-Kong, Sophie Min; Rodriguez, Artin Tokatlian; Oo, Thin Thin; Reichle, Dirk; Lühken, Renke; Schmidt‐Chanasit, Jonas; Lüthy, Peter; Puggioli, Arianna; Bellini, Romeo

doi:10.1186/s13071-022-05177-y

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“…albopictus . Continued release of sterile male mosquitoes from May to September 2020 was achieved in the trial areas of Ludwigshafen and Freiburg, with egg sterility reaching 84.7 ± 12.5% and 62.7 ± 25.8%, respectively; in comparison, the natural sterility in the control area was 14.6 ± 7.3% ( 72 ).…”

Section: Effects Of Covid-19 On Current Mosquito Vector Control Measuresmentioning

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Challenge and opportunity for vector control strategies on key mosquito-borne diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic

Lu¹,

Yuan²,

Lobo³

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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Mosquito-borne diseases are major global health problems that threaten nearly half of the world’s population. Conflicting resources and infrastructure required by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) global pandemic have resulted in the vector control process being more demanding than ever. Although novel vector control paradigms may have been more applicable and efficacious in these challenging settings, there were virtually no reports of novel strategies being developed or implemented during COVID-19 pandemic. Evidence shows that the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted the implementation of conventional mosquito vector measures. Varying degrees of disruptions in malaria control and insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and indoor residual spray (IRS) distributions worldwide from 2020 to 2021 were reported. Control measures such as mosquito net distribution and community education were significantly reduced in sub-Saharan countries. The COVID-19 pandemic has provided an opportunity for innovative vector control technologies currently being developed. Releasing sterile or lethal gene-carrying male mosquitoes and novel biopesticides may have advantages that are not matched by traditional vector measures in the current context. Here, we review the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on current vector control measures from 2020 to 2021 and discuss the future direction of vector control, taking into account probable evolving conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Section: Effects Of Covid-19 On Current Mosquito Vector Control Measuresmentioning

confidence: 95%

Challenge and opportunity for vector control strategies on key mosquito-borne diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic

Lu¹,

Yuan²,

Lobo³

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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“…In Germany, a control strategy was carried out which included 3 pillars: 1) community participation (CP), based on the elimination of breeding sites or the improvement of environmental sanitation, using effervescent tablets based on Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti effervescent tablets; Culinex® Tab plus); 2) door-to-door (DtD) control by trained personnel using high doses of water-dispersible granular Bti formulation (Vectobac® WG) to achieve a long-lasting lethal effect; 3) implementing a sterile insect technique (SIT) to eliminate the remaining A. albopictus populations [22]. The sterile insect technique (SIT) is a control strategy using radiation to create genetic mutations or chromosomal breaks that make adult insects sterile.…”

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“…Significantly, the Asian tiger mosquito was introduced to the neighbouring countries of the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Germany [20,21]; in the latter country, over 25 established populations have been discovered in Baden--Württemberg, Palatine, and Hesse (southwest Germany) [22]. A. albopictus has been registered in several European countries since 2017, and its ability to survive the winter in these countries can contribute to its potential spread to other countries in Europe [23].…”

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Asian tiger mosquito (<i>Aedes albopictus</i>) as a potential vector of diseases and a threat to public health in Poland

Wałęka,

Wójcicka,

Żakowska

2023

Med Srod.

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Introduction andObjective. The A. albopictus mosquito, commonly known as the Asian tiger mosquito, is a vector of many infectious diseases that have been transferred from south-east Asia to many European countries. For this reason, the monitoring of this species in Europe is necessary to control its occurrence and prevent the development of mosquitoborne diseases. The aim of the study was to analyze the occurrence of the Aedes albopictus mosquito in Poland and Europe as vectors of biological factors threatening public health, based. on available literature data and reports from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), available online. Brief description of the state of knowledge. Aedes albopictus is an invasive insect, native to tropical rainforests in Asia. It is capable of transmitting Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers and nematodes Dirofilaria spp. In the last 30 years, the mosquito has been expanding to Europe, North and South America and Asia, and monitoring by the ECDC has shown the presence of mosquitoes in more than 20 European countries. The insect can adapt to moderate climate conditions due to egg diapause, which may result in the passive settlement of new areas. A further consideration is that these invasive mosquitoes can be affected by global warming, the increasing average annual air temperatures, and thus by adjusting optimal survival conditions for A. albopictus. Summary. Global expansion of A. albopictus in the last 30 years has caused a growing interest in the protection of public health, measures to prevent its further spread and closer monitoring. Since there are no vaccines or drugs against dengue and chikungunya viruses, the main diseases transmitted by A. albopictus, vector control remains the basis for the prevention and control of these diseases. It is expected that the geographical expansion of A. albopictus will continue.

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Residual Longevity of Recaptured Sterile Mosquitoes as a Tool to Understand Field Performance and Reveal Quality

Balatsos,

Blanco-Sierra,

Karras

et al. 2024

Insects

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Invasive mosquito species, such as Aedes albopictus, pose significant threats to both ecosystems and public health due to their role in transmitting diseases, such as dengue, Zika, and chikungunya. The Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) is a promising vector control strategy aimed at reducing mosquito populations by releasing sterile males to mate with wild females and reduce their reproduction rates. In this study, we employed the captive cohort method, which assesses the remaining longevity of randomly caught released individuals, to assess the longevity and frailty dynamics of sterile and non-sterile Ae. albopictus males. Using a mark–release–recapture approach (MRR), we compared the residual lifespan of sterile and non-sterile released males with that of wild, non-sterile males, aiming to understand the frailty dynamics of released males and, therefore, their quality and field performance. Contrary to expectations, our results revealed that released sterile males showed increased longevity compared to non-sterile males. Further, the marking process did not impact the longevity between lab-kept and marked males, suggesting that the marking process does not adversely affect survival under controlled conditions. These findings underscore the importance of optimizing pre-release and mass-rearing practices to enhance the effectiveness of SIT programs. Our study also demonstrates for the first time the use of the captive cohort method for understanding the biological dynamics of sterile mosquito populations in SIT programs, providing valuable insights for improving vector control strategies.

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Correction: Integrated control of Aedes albopictus in Southwest Germany supported by the Sterile Insect Technique

Cited by 3 publications

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Challenge and opportunity for vector control strategies on key mosquito-borne diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic

Challenge and opportunity for vector control strategies on key mosquito-borne diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic

Asian tiger mosquito (<i>Aedes albopictus</i>) as a potential vector of diseases and a threat to public health in Poland

Residual Longevity of Recaptured Sterile Mosquitoes as a Tool to Understand Field Performance and Reveal Quality

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