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

ABSTRACT:

Background

The invasive species Aedes albopictus, commonly known as the Asian tiger mosquito, has undergone extreme range expansion by means of steady introductions as blind passengers in vehicles traveling from the Mediterranean to south-west Germany. The more than 25 established populations in the State of Baden-Württemberg, Palatine and Hesse (south-west Germany) have become a major nuisance and public health threat. Aedes albopictus deserves special attention as a vector of arboviruses, including dengue, chikungunya and Zika viruses. In Germany, Ae. albopictus control programs are implemented by local communities under the auspices of health departments and regulatory offices.

Methods

The control strategy comprised three pillars: (i) community participation (CP) based on

SUBMITTER: Becker N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8727083 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature