Mosquitoes in urban green spaces and cemeteries in northern Spain.

ABSTRACT:

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,

SUBMITTER: Goiri F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10986117 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature