A5048465428- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Malaria Research and Control
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Dengue and Mosquito Control Research
- Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Lichen and fungal ecology
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Diptera species taxonomy and behavior
- Agriculture and Farm Safety
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control
Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde
2009-2024
Agentschap voor Natuur en Bos
2023
Avia-GIS (Belgium)
2013-2023
Research Institute for Nature and Forest
2020-2022
Institute of Entomology
2013
Institute of Natural Sciences
2004-2006
Research, monitoring and development of preservation strategies for threatened species are often limited by national borders even though a global perspective would be more appropriate. In this study, we collected data on the occurrence beetle, Osmoderma eremita, associated with tree hollows in 2,142 localities from 33 countries Europe where it is or has been present. The larvae develop very few observations have observed dead logs ground. As long as there suitable hollow, appears that O....
The establishment of the potential vector species Aedes (Finlaya) japonicusjaponicus (Theobald) (Diptera: Culicidae) in southern Belgium is reported. was most likely introduced through international trade used tires. It first collected 2002 on premises a second-hand tire company and sampled using different sampling methods two consecutive years (2003-2004). only 2007 2008, during national mosquito survey (MODIRISK), that its presence as adults larvae at above-mentioned site another area...
Adults of an exotic mosquito, Aedes (Finlaya) koreicus (Edwards) (Diptera: Culicidae) were identiÞed by morphology and genotyping from one site in Belgium 2008.In late summer that year, the occurrence adults immature stages reconÞrmed its presence.This is Þrst record this species outside native range particular Europe.Two subsites original location prospected April until October 2009 with different traps to evaluate extent presence establishment area understand dynamics speciesÕ...
Since its introduction in 2003, DNA barcoding has proven to be a promising method for the identification of many taxa, including mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae). Many mosquito species are potential vectors pathogens, and correct all life stages is essential effective monitoring control. To use identification, reliable comprehensive reference database verified sequences required. Hence, sequence diversity Belgium was assessed using 658 bp fragment mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase I (COI)...
The tick species Ixodes ricinus and I. persulcatus are of exceptional medical importance in the western eastern parts, respectively, Palaearctic region. In Russia Finland range has recently increased. first records from 2004. apparent expansion its prompted us to investigate if also occurs Sweden. Dog owners hunters coastal areas northern Sweden provided information about localities where ticks could be present. May-August 2015 we used cloth-dragging method 36 potentially harbouring Bothnian...
ECDC and EFSA have the mandate to assess risk of infectious diseases affecting public animal health strengthen capacity for their prevention control in EU. Vector-borne diseases, as a specific group (re-)emerging infections, pose threat European require particular attention. One important aspect preparedness vector-borne is monitoring or surveillance introduction, establishment spread main disease vectors. An efficient campaign starts with development well-considered sampling strategy....
Background Arthropod vectors such as ticks, mosquitoes, sandflies and biting midges are of public veterinary health significance because the pathogens they can transmit. Understanding their distributions is a key means assessing risk. VectorNet maps distribution in EU surrounding areas. Aim We aim to describe methodology underlying maps, encourage standardisation evaluate output. Method s: Vector surveillance activity data have been collected since 2010 from combination literature searches,...
Abstract To advance our restricted knowledge on mosquito biodiversity and distribution in Belgium, a national inventory started 2007 (MODIRISK) based random selection of 936 collection points three main environmental types: urban, rural natural areas. Additionally, 64 sites were selected because the risk importing vector or pathogen these sites. Each site was sampled once between May October 2008 using Mosquito Magnet Liberty Plus traps. Diversity pre-defined habitat types calculated...
In 2008, specimens resembling Aedes (Finlaya) koreicus (Edwards) (also Ochlerotatus or Hulecoeteomyia kore-ica) were found in Belgium during a national mosquito survey (MODIRISK). Small but consistent differences were, how-ever, observed between the described from Peninsula Korea and those Belgian. To achieve correctidentification detailed morphological comparison was made Belgian reference material fromKorean mainland island populations housed at Smithsonian Institution (Walter Reed...
Internationally, the importance of a coordinated effort to protect both biodiversity and public health is more recognized. These issues are often concentrated or particularly challenging in urban areas, therefore on-going urbanization worldwide raises particular for conservation living natural resources population strategies. challenges include significant difficulties associated with sustainable management ecosystems, development planning, social cohesion health. An important element...
For the majority of native species, human-created habitats provide a hostile environment that prevents their colonization. However, if conditions encountered in this novel are part fundamental niche particular these low competitive environments may allow strong population expansion even rare and stenotopic species. If species potentially harmful to humans, such anthropogenic habitat alterations impose risks for human health. Here, we report on recent severe outbreak viciously biting...
When accidentally introduced in a new location, species does not necessarily readily become invasive, but it usually needs several years to adapt its environment. In 2009, national mosquito survey (MODIRISK) reported the introduction and possible establishment of an invasive species, Aedes j. japonicus, Belgium. First collected 2002 village Natoye from second-hand tire company, then sampled 2003 2004, presence adults larvae was confirmed 2007 2008. A repeated cross-sectional Ae. japonicus...
Most information about the systematics and bioecology of Belgian mosquitoes dates back from before 1950, only scattered was produced during last decades. In this paper we review update list mosquito species recorded in Belgium, first report (1908) to 2015. Six genera 31 were so far, including 28 autochthonous three invasive alien recently Belgium: Aedes albopictus (Skuse 1894), Ae. japonicus (Theobald 1901), koreicus (Edwards 1917). The six are Anopheles (five species), (sixteen...
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Aedes albopictus, a known worldwide vector of several mosquito-borne disease pathogens including dengue, chikungunya and Zika viruses, was introduced into Europe in the late 1970s through global trade. First recorded northern Italy 1990, this mosquito species has rapidly spread throughout country, where it responsible for an outbreak 2007 that affected more than 200 people. As part VectorNet project, which is aimed at improving preparedness responsiveness animal human vector-borne diseases...
Culicoides imicola and C. obsoletus/C.scoticus are considered important vectors in Europe for the transmission of bluetongue Schmallenberg virus.The seasonality abundance was assessed based on literature, expert input modelling techniques detecting onset end vector season.Culicoides has a large distribution across can often be found high abundances.The peak is driven by temperature humidity reached late spring/early summer fall.The species sometimes as adult overwintering stables but numbers...