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Potential of repurposed agricultural ingredients in propylene glycol emulsions as oral toxicants for control of adult mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae). 丙二醇乳剂中农业成分改作口服毒剂防治成蚊（双翅目：库蚊科）的潜力。

Journal of medical entomology Pub Date : 2025-05-13 DOI: 10.1093/jme/tjaf026

James Clanton, Irvane E Nelson, Christina Pak, Gregory S White, Ary Faraji, Bradley J Willenberg, Christopher S Bibbs

{"title":"Potential of repurposed agricultural ingredients in propylene glycol emulsions as oral toxicants for control of adult mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae).","authors":"James Clanton, Irvane E Nelson, Christina Pak, Gregory S White, Ary Faraji, Bradley J Willenberg, Christopher S Bibbs","doi":"10.1093/jme/tjaf026","DOIUrl":"10.1093/jme/tjaf026","url":null,"abstract":"Mosquito control operations have limited options available for adult mosquito reduction. Untapped alternatives exist in adjacent pest-management industries, but translation and validation for various technologies is still ongoing. The attractive targeted sugar bait (ATSB) strategy is a formulation platform that is amenable to toxicants not otherwise widely used for adult mosquito control techniques and equipment. To find fast-acting, effective toxicants for ATSB, choice assays were conducted using fipronil, spinosyn, dinotefuran, clothianidin, imidacloprid, bifenazate, indoxacarb, abamectin, and λ-cyhalothrin against Aedes aegypti (L.) (Diptera: Culcidae) as a model system. Active ingredients were emulsified in propylene glycol, a secondary toxicant and formulation aid in ATSB, and sucrose solution. Treatments were presented in tandem with unadulterated 10% sucrose in all assays. In both 24-h mortality and fecal droplet analysis, indoxacarb was ingested similarly as often as the sugar water-only control group and yielded the overall lowest mortality. Imidacloprid, λ-cyhalothrin, and abamectin were all readily ingested, and in some cases the fecal droplet analysis indicated bias towards consumption of the treated sugar solutions. Mortality in the first 24 h was over 95% for the aforementioned toxicants, supporting that they both kill in limited time and have a suitable palatability or repellency response profile with mosquitoes. But imidacloprid and λ-cyhalothrin (resistance) and imidacloprid (pollinators) have roadblocks for use in ATSB because of potential nontarget impact to pollinators and prevalent insecticide resistance issues. However, abamectin appears to be a promising ingredient for future ATSB formulations to establish quick vector interruption and improve insecticide class variety for resistance management.","PeriodicalId":94091,"journal":{"name":"Journal of medical entomology","volume":" ","pages":"735-739"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143560329","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Effects of blood feeding and insemination on the locomotor activity of Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae). 吸血和授精对致倦库蚊运动活动的影响（双翅目：库蚊科）

Journal of medical entomology Pub Date : 2025-05-13 DOI: 10.1093/jme/tjaf027

Marcela Mori Menzato, Gleice Margarete de Souza Conceição, Daniel Cardoso Portela Câmara, Lincoln Suesdek, Tamara Nunes Lima-Camara

{"title":"Effects of blood feeding and insemination on the locomotor activity of Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae).","authors":"Marcela Mori Menzato, Gleice Margarete de Souza Conceição, Daniel Cardoso Portela Câmara, Lincoln Suesdek, Tamara Nunes Lima-Camara","doi":"10.1093/jme/tjaf027","DOIUrl":"10.1093/jme/tjaf027","url":null,"abstract":"The study of insect vector biological rhythms improves our understanding of their behavior, thereby helping to devise more efficient control strategies to reduce pathogen spread. In this study, the locomotor activity of Culex quinquefasciatus Say was evaluated for groups of virgin males, virgin nonfed females, inseminated nonfed females, virgin blood-fed females, and inseminated blood-fed females. Experiments were conducted using adults from an established laboratory colony using an activity monitor that tracked individual activity every 30 min. Our results showed that the locomotor activity of males and females of this species is nocturnal and bimodal, with the highest peak occurring during scotophase. After blood feeding, virgin and inseminated females showed less locomotor activity during scotophase than other experimental groups, with inseminated blood-fed females having the lowest activity. Inseminated and nonfed females showed a significantly greater increase in locomotor activity during scotophase than the other groups. This study provided the first comparative information on the locomotor activity of females in different physiological states and males of Cx. quinquefasciatus. These findings may improve our understanding of the behavior of Cx. quinquefasciatus and encourage new research in this field and in the development of control strategies.","PeriodicalId":94091,"journal":{"name":"Journal of medical entomology","volume":" ","pages":"633-640"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143627165","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Methoprene resistance in field Aedes taeniorhynchus (Diptera: Culicidae) populations from Indian River County, Florida. 佛罗里达州印第安河县野外带喙伊蚊（双翅目：库蚊科）种群对甲氧苯乙酯的抗性分析。

Journal of medical entomology Pub Date : 2025-05-13 DOI: 10.1093/jme/tjaf028

Yongxing Jiang, Sherry Burroughs

{"title":"Methoprene resistance in field Aedes taeniorhynchus (Diptera: Culicidae) populations from Indian River County, Florida.","authors":"Yongxing Jiang, Sherry Burroughs","doi":"10.1093/jme/tjaf028","DOIUrl":"10.1093/jme/tjaf028","url":null,"abstract":"Methoprene has been employed to manage salt marsh mosquitoes, specifically Aedes taeniorhynchus, in the Indian River Mosquito Control District (IRMCD) since the mid-1970s. However, due to reduced effectiveness and significant increase in resistance among Ae. taeniorhynchus (Wiedemann) (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae) to methoprene products, the use of methoprene for mosquito control in the IRMCD ceased in 2009. Given the current limited availability of safe, effective and affordable larvicide products, discussions have emerged about the potential reintroduction of methoprene-based products for Ae. taeniorhynchus control in the IRMCD. To determine the feasibility of methoprene product reintroduction in the field control operations, laboratory bioassays were conducted to assess the resistance status of Ae. taeniorhynchus populations from field collections directly. These bioassays involved exposing late 4th instar larvae of Ae. taeniorhynchus to technical grade methoprene. The results revealed varying levels of resistance to methoprene among 16 field Ae. taeniorhynchus populations for the last 2 yr. Our findings confirm that methoprene resistance persists in some of the local Ae. taeniorhynchus populations. The outcomes of this research will assist IRMCD in strategic decision-making regarding the utilization of methoprene products for future Ae. taeniorhynchus control measures.","PeriodicalId":94091,"journal":{"name":"Journal of medical entomology","volume":" ","pages":"604-609"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143627246","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Evaluating vector mosquito occurrence in residential rain barrels in central Illinois. 伊利诺斯州中部居民雨桶蚊媒发生情况评价。

Journal of medical entomology Pub Date : 2025-05-13 DOI: 10.1093/jme/tjaf019

Rebecca E Cloud, Andrew J Mackay, Maeli C Sanchez, Catherine E Wangen, Brian F Allan

{"title":"Evaluating vector mosquito occurrence in residential rain barrels in central Illinois.","authors":"Rebecca E Cloud, Andrew J Mackay, Maeli C Sanchez, Catherine E Wangen, Brian F Allan","doi":"10.1093/jme/tjaf019","DOIUrl":"10.1093/jme/tjaf019","url":null,"abstract":"Several species of vector mosquitoes (eg Culex pipiens (Linnaeus, 1758), Aedes albopictus (Skuse, 1895)) complete juvenile development in artificial containers. Rain barrels are green infrastructure tools used to conserve rainwater for outdoor use, though they may also serve as a source of mosquito habitat in residential neighborhoods. To identify rain barrel features, maintenance habits, and other conditions associated with the presence of juvenile mosquitoes (ie month), we conducted periodic inspections of rain barrels at 53 households in central Illinois, USA between June and September 2016. Additionally, we administered a questionnaire to the household study participants. In the first month of the study, a diversity of mosquito species was detected in household rain barrels, but from July to September juveniles of Ae. albopictus were predominant. More than half of inspected households contained at least one mosquito-positive rain barrel within the study period. Using stepwise model selection, the strongest predictors of whether or not mosquito juveniles were detected in rain barrels were the use of a preventative measure (eg Bti, chlorine, goldfish), the presence of a mesh covering on the lid of the barrel, and the month of the year. Additionally, the participant questionnaire revealed that the majority of respondents were aware of immediate elimination methods, but few were aware of the need for long-term preventative maintenance of rain barrels against larval mosquito colonization. These findings provide valuable insight into best practices for mosquito prevention in green infrastructure and highlight the importance of proper maintenance and education to minimize juvenile mosquito habitat.","PeriodicalId":94091,"journal":{"name":"Journal of medical entomology","volume":" ","pages":"545-551"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143473285","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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First evidence of the A302S Rdl insecticide resistance mutation in populations of the bed bug, Cimex lectularius (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) in North America. 在北美的臭虫 Cimex lectularius（半翅目：Cimicidae）种群中首次发现 A302S Rdl 杀虫剂抗性突变的证据。

Journal of medical entomology Pub Date : 2025-05-13 DOI: 10.1093/jme/tjaf033

Camille J Block, Lindsay S Miles, Cari D Lewis, Coby Schal, Edward L Vargo, Warren Booth

{"title":"First evidence of the A302S Rdl insecticide resistance mutation in populations of the bed bug, Cimex lectularius (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) in North America.","authors":"Camille J Block, Lindsay S Miles, Cari D Lewis, Coby Schal, Edward L Vargo, Warren Booth","doi":"10.1093/jme/tjaf033","DOIUrl":"10.1093/jme/tjaf033","url":null,"abstract":"The common bed bug, Cimex lectularius (L.) (Hemiptera: Cimicidae), is a pervasive indoor pest with prominent medical, veterinary, and economic impacts. Bed bug infestations are controlled by a wide range of insecticides, including pyrethroids, neonicotinoids, pyrroles, and phenylpyrazoles; however, bed bugs have evolved resistance mechanisms to most of these insecticides. Mutations in the Rdl (resistance to dieldrin) gene, located in a subunit of the γ-amino butyric acid (GABA)-gated chloride channel, have been identified in several pest insects, including the German cockroach. These have been found to confer resistance to fipronil, a phenylpyrazole insecticide commonly used in urban environments, in addition to cyclodienes (eg dieldrin), a class of insecticides banned in most countries since the 1990s. While resistance to dieldrin and fipronil has been reported in bed bugs, both C. lectularius and the tropical bed bug, C. hemipterus, the occurrence of mutations in the Rdl gene has yet to be thoroughly investigated. In this study, we sequence a fragment of the Rdl gene commonly found to harbor cyclodiene and phenylpyrazole conferring mutations from 134 unique populations collected across the United States and Canada spanning a 14-yr period. Homozygous genotypes for the A302S mutation were found in 2 geographically distinct populations. This finding represents the first record of a non-synonymous Rdl mutation in bed bugs and identifies another mechanism by which insecticide resistance may be conferred in this species.","PeriodicalId":94091,"journal":{"name":"Journal of medical entomology","volume":" ","pages":"740-744"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143627215","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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First confirmed identification of a male Asian longhorned tick (Ixodida: Ixodidae) in the United States. 首次确认美国有一只雄性亚洲长角蜱（Ixodida: Ixodidae）。

Journal of medical entomology Pub Date : 2025-05-13 DOI: 10.1093/jme/tjaf040

Sara F Margrey, James W Mertins, Leeanne C Garrett, Richard Gary, Risa Pesapane

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Anopheles (Diptera: Culicidae) mosquito species in Ecuador: their role in malaria transmission. 厄瓜多尔按蚊（双翅目：库蚊科）在疟疾传播中的作用。

Journal of medical entomology Pub Date : 2025-05-13 DOI: 10.1093/jme/tjaf015

Paúl Quinatoa Tutillo, Juan José Bustillos, Jonathan Patricio Mora, Anabel Padilla N, Diego Morales Viteri

{"title":"Anopheles (Diptera: Culicidae) mosquito species in Ecuador: their role in malaria transmission.","authors":"Paúl Quinatoa Tutillo, Juan José Bustillos, Jonathan Patricio Mora, Anabel Padilla N, Diego Morales Viteri","doi":"10.1093/jme/tjaf015","DOIUrl":"10.1093/jme/tjaf015","url":null,"abstract":"Malaria remains a significant public health challenge, driven by Plasmodium parasites transmitted through bites of Anopheles mosquitoes. Ecuador's diverse ecological regions host various Anopheles species, influencing malaria transmission dynamics. This study documents the distribution and biodiversity of Anopheles mosquitoes across Ecuador's Amazon, Coastal, and Andean regions, based on the collection of 9,882 specimens from 2017 to 2023. Morphological identification, complemented by PCR analysis of cytochrome oxidase 1 (COI) genes, revealed 32 Anopheles species. Key findings include the predominance of An. albimanus in the Coastal and Andean foothill regions and An. oswaldoi in the Amazon. Biodiversity indices highlight higher species richness in the Amazon and Coastal regions compared to the Andean region, where An. albimanus dominated. The study underscores the need for region-specific vector management strategies. In the Coastal and Andean regions, targeted indoor and peridomestic vector control is recommended, while in the Amazon, the emphasis should be on preventing human-vector interaction and biological control of immature mosquito stages. These findings enhance the understanding of Anopheles biodiversity and distribution in Ecuador, informing the design of tailored interventions to advance malaria elimination goals.","PeriodicalId":94091,"journal":{"name":"Journal of medical entomology","volume":" ","pages":"659-666"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143775090","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Comparative analysis of bacterial microbiota in Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae): insights from field and laboratory populations in Colombia. 埃及伊蚊（双翅目：库蚊科）细菌微生物群的比较分析：来自哥伦比亚野外和实验室种群的见解。

Journal of medical entomology Pub Date : 2025-03-17 DOI: 10.1093/jme/tjaf002

Marcela Gómez, David Martínez, Nicolás Luna, Laura Vega, Yoelis Yepez-Pérez, Omar Cantillo-Barraza, Milena Camargo, Luz H Patiño, Marina Muñoz, Juan David Ramírez

{"title":"Comparative analysis of bacterial microbiota in Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae): insights from field and laboratory populations in Colombia.","authors":"Marcela Gómez, David Martínez, Nicolás Luna, Laura Vega, Yoelis Yepez-Pérez, Omar Cantillo-Barraza, Milena Camargo, Luz H Patiño, Marina Muñoz, Juan David Ramírez","doi":"10.1093/jme/tjaf002","DOIUrl":"10.1093/jme/tjaf002","url":null,"abstract":"Comparative studies of the microbiota in whole-body mosquitoes from natural populations and laboratory-reared specimens are scarce, particularly in tropical countries like Colombia, where understanding microbial patterns is critical for effective disease control and vector management. This study examines the bacterial microbiota of Aedes aegypti by comparing field-collected mosquitoes from 3 Colombian regions (Southern Amazon, Central Andean region, and Northern Caribbean coast) with laboratory strains (Rockefeller, Otanche, and Tolima). These regions are highly endemic for dengue and are associated with lineage 1 of Ae. aegypti, known for its elevated vector competence. Using next-generation sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene with Illumina technology, we found that field-collected mosquitoes exhibited significantly higher alpha and beta diversity compared to laboratory-reared specimens. Field mosquitoes were enriched with bacterial families such as Acetobacteraceae, Lactobacillaceae, and Bacillaceae, while laboratory mosquitoes showed a greater abundance of Enterobacteriaceae. Differential abundance analysis revealed that Acetobacter and Bacillus predominated in field mosquitoes, whereas Asaia, Cedacea, and Chryseobacterium were more common in laboratory specimens. Notably, Pseudomonas and Acinetobacter were consistently abundant across all samples. Our findings suggest that environmental factors, such as habitat and diet, significantly influence the bacterial composition and diversity of Ae. aegypti in Colombia. Future research should further explore how these factors, alongside genetic components, shape mosquito-microbiota interactions and their implications for disease transmission and vector competence.","PeriodicalId":94091,"journal":{"name":"Journal of medical entomology","volume":" ","pages":"358-370"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143018967","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A qualitative analysis of perceived risks and benefits of mosquito abatement and bite prevention strategies in Northeastern U.S. communities. 美国东北部社区对灭蚊和预防蚊虫叮咬策略的风险和益处的定性分析。

Journal of medical entomology Pub Date : 2025-03-17 DOI: 10.1093/jme/tjae144

Emily M Mader, Nia Clements, Áine Lehane, Jody Gangloff-Kaufmann, Scott Crans, Chris Horton, Amelia Greiner Safi

{"title":"A qualitative analysis of perceived risks and benefits of mosquito abatement and bite prevention strategies in Northeastern U.S. communities.","authors":"Emily M Mader, Nia Clements, Áine Lehane, Jody Gangloff-Kaufmann, Scott Crans, Chris Horton, Amelia Greiner Safi","doi":"10.1093/jme/tjae144","DOIUrl":"10.1093/jme/tjae144","url":null,"abstract":"Mosquito-borne disease (MBD) incidence is increasing in the United States (U.S.), presenting an evolving health threat. Assessments of public perceptions have revealed limited awareness of MBDs among the U.S. population. Our team used focus groups to gain an in-depth understanding of risk perceptions regarding mosquito exposure and pesticide use, and benefit perceptions and motivators for bite prevention strategies. A total of 37 individuals participated in focus groups across 3 states: New Jersey (n = 14), New York (n = 15), and Massachusetts (n = 8). Most participants were unfamiliar with public mosquito control services and felt they were not at high exposure risk to any MBDs. Overall, participants were supportive of investing public funds for mosquito surveillance. However, participants across all focus groups expressed concerns over ecosystem health and long-term consequences of pesticide use for mosquito control. Participants in every focus group referenced a risk assessment that weighed the risk of MBD exposure against the use of chemical control: once participants perceived MBDs as negatively impacting human and/or animal health in their area, sentiment swung largely to supporting the use of pesticides. In the absence of an obvious MBD threat, participants preferred nonchemical control interventions. Participants felt communication from mosquito control agencies should be accessible, disseminated across multiple venues, and should include instructions for the public during spray events, resources for individual bite prevention, and information on control products used. Our research results can inform the development of improved, evidence-based MBD outreach and educational resources that are acceptable, actionable, and relevant to Northeast communities.","PeriodicalId":94091,"journal":{"name":"Journal of medical entomology","volume":" ","pages":"435-448"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11919617/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142645302","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Filarial parasite infection prevalence in field-caught mosquitoes from Connecticut, United States. 美国康乃狄克州野外捕获蚊子丝虫感染流行情况。

Journal of medical entomology Pub Date : 2025-03-17 DOI: 10.1093/jme/tjaf004

Meredith S Bagger, Kelly A Hagadorn, Michael J Misencik, Skylar Arent, Michael Povelones, Joseph R McMillan, Andrea Gloria-Soria

{"title":"Filarial parasite infection prevalence in field-caught mosquitoes from Connecticut, United States.","authors":"Meredith S Bagger, Kelly A Hagadorn, Michael J Misencik, Skylar Arent, Michael Povelones, Joseph R McMillan, Andrea Gloria-Soria","doi":"10.1093/jme/tjaf004","DOIUrl":"10.1093/jme/tjaf004","url":null,"abstract":"Filarial nematodes are parasitic roundworms transmitted by mosquitoes that can cause morbidity and mortality for their human and animal hosts. The filariae community, specifically infection prevalence of heartworm, Dirofilaria immitis (Filarioidea: Onchocercidae) (Leidy), and its primary mosquito vector species, has not been described in Connecticut since 1977. In light of the recent invasion and establishment of an important filariasis vector, Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) (Skuse), we used molecular-based sequencing methods to identify filarial species infecting field-caught mosquitoes in Connecticut, United States. The filarial parasites identified include D. immitis, Aproctella sp., and Setaria sp. (Filarioidea: Setariidae). The total minimum infection rate for D. immitis for all mosquito species tested in 2020 was 0.97 [0.56 to 1.56] and in 2021 was 1.48 [0.93 to 2.24]. Aedes albopictus had the highest infection prevalence compared to other species during both years. We determined a low but persistent mosquito infection prevalence for D. immitis and suggest that Ae. albopictus is likely to be the primary vector in the region. Aproctella sp. and Setaria sp. had lower burdens compared to D. immitis. Persistent mosquito infection with filarial parasites, particularly in invasive species, poses a risk to veterinary and public health.","PeriodicalId":94091,"journal":{"name":"Journal of medical entomology","volume":" ","pages":"428-434"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143018971","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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