A5089929758- Entomological Studies and Ecology
- Environmental Conservation and Management
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Energy, Environment, Agriculture Analysis
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Peatlands and Wetlands Ecology
- Bee Products Chemical Analysis
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Remote Sensing in Agriculture
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Healthcare and Venom Research
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Comparative and International Law Studies
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Plant and animal studies
- Dutch Social and Cultural Studies
- Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
Wageningen University & Research
2015-2024
University of Bonn
2023
Maastricht University
2003
Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency
2003
Abstract Global climate change impacts can already be tracked in many physical and biological systems; particular, terrestrial ecosystems provide a consistent picture of observed changes. One the preferred indicators is phenology, science natural recurring events, as their recorded dates high‐temporal resolution ongoing Thus, numerous analyses have demonstrated an earlier onset spring events for mid higher latitudes lengthening growing season. However, published single‐site or single‐species...
The recent emergence in Europe of invasive mosquitoes and mosquito-borne disease associated with both native mosquito species has prompted intensified vector research most European countries. Central to the efforts are monitoring surveillance activities order assess current occurrence, distribution and, when possible, abundance, permit early detection spread competent vectors. As active collection, e.g. by trapping adults, dipping preimaginal developmental stages or ovitrapping, is usually...
Abstract In the last decade it has become clear that timing of many phenological processes, like start flowering and leaf unfolding in spring, have changed. The increase temperature is believed to be main cause. earlier will consequences for pollen season, thus hay fever season. Millions people world‐wide therefore experience impact climate change their daily lives during spring summer. this paper we analyse relation between parameters, especially temperature, season western part Netherlands...
This study explores the motivational factors and barriers to participate in a citizen science program for malaria control Rwanda. It assesses changes over time compares these among age gender groups. Using qualitative approach, this involved 44 participants. At initial stage, people participated because of curiosity, desire learn new things, helping others, willingness contribute control. As engagement continued, other including ease use materials report observations, usefulness program,...
Although the effects of climate change on biodiversity are increasingly evident by shifts in species ranges across taxonomical groups, underlying mechanisms affecting individual still poorly understood. The power envelopes to predict future has been seriously questioned recent studies. Amongst others, an improved understanding current weather population trends is required. We analysed relation between butterfly abundance and experienced during life cycle for successive years using data...
Between 1994 and 2009, a threefold increase has been observed in consultations of general practitioners for tick bites Lyme disease The Netherlands. objective this study was to determine whether an the number questing ticks infected with B. burgdorferi sensu lato is potential cause rise incidence. Historic data on land usage, temperature wildlife populations were collected analyzed together from two longitudinal field studies density ticks. Effective population sizes Borrelia s.l....
Culex (Cx.) pipiens mosquitoes are important vectors of West Nile virus (WNV). In Europe, the species Cx. consists two biotypes, and molestus, which morphologically identical, but differ in behavior. Typical behavior molestus biotype is ability to remain active during winter, whereas enters diapause. The current paradigm that biotypes occur sympatrically southern isolated above- belowground populations northern Europe. hybridization between considered be low because barrier exists typical...
Nationwide surveys have shown a threefold increase in general practitioner (GP) consultations for tick bites and early Lyme borreliosis from 1994 to 2009 the Netherlands. We now report an update on 2014, with identical methods as preceding GP surveys.To all GPs Netherlands, postal questionnaire was sent inquiring about number of erythema migrans diagnoses (most common manifestation borreliosis) size their practice populations.Contrasting previously rising incidence between 2009, decreased...
Abstract This report explores the integration of citizen science into surveillance insect pests, aiming to enhance statistically sound and risk‐based surveys. The study, conducted by researchers from Wageningen University, focuses on three primary objectives. First, it compiles a comprehensive inventory initiatives across Europe, identifying 81 projects 21 countries that contribute significant biodiversity data. Second, develops statistical methodology estimate probability pest detection...
In a countrywide investigation of the ecological factors that contribute to Lyme borreliosis risk, longitudinal study on population dynamics sheep tick Ixodes ricinus and their infections with Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato (s.l.) was undertaken at 24 sites in The Netherlands from July 2006 December 2007. Study were mature forests, dune vegetations, or new forests land reclaimed sea. Ticks sampled monthly nymphal ticks investigated for presence spp. I. only species found. found all sites,...
Malaria preventive measures, including long-lasting insecticide-treated bet nets (LLINs), indoor residual spraying (IRS), and controlling mosquito breeding sites, are key measures to achieve malaria elimination. Still, compliance with these recommended remains a major challenge. By applying novel comprehensive model for determinants of prevention behaviour, this study tests how individual perceptions influence the intentions use explores strategies that stimulate their consistent use. The...
Lyme borreliosis is the most prevalent tick-borne disease throughout Northern Hemisphere. Because has large socioeconomic consequences, there an urgent need to further educate public stimulate preventive behavior. Unfortunately, risk factors for tick bites are poorly known. In this study, we determined habitats and activities at people of different age categories using reports Dutch citizens. Most people, 43%, were bitten in forest, unexpected number reported from their gardens (31%)....
A longitudinal investigation on tick populations and their Borrelia infections in the Netherlands was undertaken between 2006 2011 with aim to assess spatial temporal patterns of acarological risk forested sites across country variations genospecies diversity. Ticks were collected monthly 11 nymphs examined for infections. Tick expressed strong seasonal variations, consistent significant differences mean densities sites. present all study sites, a site-specific prevalence per month ranging...
Tick populations and tick-borne infections have steadily increased since the mid-1990s posing an ever-increasing risk to public health. Yet, modelling tick dynamics remains challenging because of lack data knowledge on this complex phenomenon. Here we present approach model map using volunteered data. This is illustrated with 9 years collected by a group trained volunteers who sampled active questing ticks (AQT) monthly basis for 15 locations in Netherlands. We aimed at finding main...
Background Airborne pollen is a major symptom trigger in allergic rhinitis patients, but the impact of differs among patients and regions influenced by environmental factors. To study these complex relationships, there need for data on severity symptoms space time. 'Citizen science' increasingly recognized as an effective tool to monitor changes our environment. The aim this was investigate feasibility citizen science-based survey spatiotemporal variation symptoms. Methods Participants were...
The incidence of Lyme borreliosis varies over time and space through as yet incompletely understood mechanisms. In Europe, is caused by infection with a Borrelia burgdorferi (s.l.) genospecies, which primarily transmitted bite Ixodes ricinus nymphs. aim this study was to investigate the spatial temporal variation in nymphal prevalence B. (NIP), density questing nymphs (DON) resulting infected (DIN).We investigated rates I. that were collected monthly between 2009 2016 12 locations...