A5060757864- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control
- Insect Resistance and Genetics
- Insect behavior and control techniques
- Malaria Research and Control
- Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny
- Phytoplasmas and Hemiptera pathogens
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Phosphorus and nutrient management
- Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment
- Psychology of Moral and Emotional Judgment
- Agriculture and Rural Development Research
- Composting and Vermicomposting Techniques
- Dengue and Mosquito Control Research
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
Benaki Phytopathological Institute
2019-2024
Agricultural University of Athens
2001-2014
Institute of Crop Science
2005
The sterile insect technique (SIT) involves releasing large numbers of males to outcompete wild in mating with females, leading a decline pest populations. In the current study, we conducted suppression trial Greece against invasive dengue vector mosquito Aedes albopictus (Skuse) through weekly release for 22 weeks from June September 2019. Our approach included long-distance transport mosquitoes, and their at density 2,547 ± 159 per hectare week as part an area-wide integrated management...
Abstract Insects of the infraorder Cicadomorpha cause serious economic impact on agriculture because pathogens’ transmission. The vector‐borne bacterium Xylella fastidiosa, which is associated with olive quick decline syndrome, exclusively transmitted by insects this and more specific sharpshooters spittlebugs. Efficient control practices insect vectors are necessary for disease in cases outbreaks. Therefore, knowledge vectors' species as well robust understanding their biology ecology...
Aedes albopictus, an invasive mosquito species, is currently well established in many European countries, posing high risks to human health. A preliminary trial using repetitive releases of irradiated sterile male mosquitoes was designed, implemented and evaluated for the first time Greece. The main scope this investigate efficacy insect technique (SIT) on wild population egg hatch rate Greece mass-produced from another country (Italy). study conducted Vravrona area, close Athens...
Abstract Spodoptera frugiperda (Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), commonly known as the fall armyworm, is one of most serious pests a wide range plants including maize, soybean, cotton and rice. It native to tropical subtropical regions American continent considered quarantine pest for European Union. Official surveys early detection are performed annually in Greece. In framework that survey program, network pheromone traps S. has been established since 2019. From 2019 until 2022 no...
<ns3:p>Background<ns3:italic>Culex (Cx.) tritaeniorhynchus</ns3:italic>is an invasive mosquito species with extensive and expanding inter-continental distribution, currently reported across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe now Australia. It is important vector of medical veterinary pathogens which cause significant morbidity mortality in human animal populations. Across regions endemic for Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV),<ns3:italic>Cx. considered major has also been shown to...
Community involvement in Aedes albopictus management can be very efficient and result raising awareness among citizens. Toward this end, a door-to-door campaign encourage active community participation vector control. The current study describes the results of an intervention where KAP (knowledge, attitude, practices) survey tool was paired with implemented as method Vravrona area (Attica, Greece) before release sterile males (sterile insect technique, SIT) against albopictus. used to shed...
Research was carried out to evaluate composted olive-mill waste as a peat substitute in foliage potted plant production. Rooted cuttings of Codiaeum variegatum (L.) A. Juss and Syngonium podophyllum Schott were grown for 5 months Ficus benjamina L. 10 media containing compost (OWC), sphagnum perlite 1:3:4, 1:1:2, 3:1:4 ratio (by volume), respectively, their root growth determined compared control medium 1 peat: volume). When up 75% the replaced by OWC, C. similar with control, while 50%...
The Mediterranean fruit fly Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae) is an important pest of citrus and other deciduous trees. There a need for sustainable management tools the use entomopathogenic nematodes have been explored controlling stages medfly that occur in soil. We investigated further this approach by assessing efficacy commercially available applied early season or off-season when populations are passing through their annual bottleneck period, aiming at reducing...
Abstract BACKGROUND Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPN) show potential in controlling larvae of the Mediterranean fruit fly (medfly) Ceratitis capitate , but previous studies mainly concern species and strains that are not commercially available. The use EPN for control is further hampered by cost using nematodes. In this study, efficacy residual activity commercial three species, Steinernema carpοcapsae S. feltiae Heterοrhabditis bacteriοphοra medfly) C. capitata soil substrate inside fruits...
Insects of the subfamily Typhlocybinae (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) are pests economically important agricultural and horticultural crops. They damage plants directly or indirectly by transmitting plant pathogens, resulting in significant yield loss. Several leafhoppers this use vines as hosts. Accurate rapid identification is key to their successful management. The aim study determine species that exist vineyards all over Greece investigate relationship between them. For purpose, yellow sticky...
This manuscript compiles all the available information on presence of native mosquito species Aedes cretinus in Greece, before and after invasion albopictus. Mosquito survey data particularly from Region Attica, as well other areas Greece indicate Ae. has become scarce since albopictus, which is now widespread. mini review occurrence over years indicates a marked decline its populations that seems to be related prevalence invasive need for more comprehensive entomological surveys where these...
West Nile virus (WNV) threatens the health of humans and equines worldwide. Culex (Cx.) pipiens complex mosquitoes are major vectors but numerous other species have been implicated. Due to variations in blood-feeding behaviour, Cx. biotypes hybrids influence transmission, from enzootic cycles (between birds), spill-over transmission equines. In this study, were collected May–June 2018 during early period season two regional units Greece, where WNV cases had reported previous four years...
Abstract Background West Nile virus (WNV) is a zoonotic arbovirus of great medical and veterinary importance, threatening the health humans equines worldwide. Mosquitoes belonging to Culex ( Cx .) pipiens complex are major vectors but numerous other mosquito species have also been implicated as WNV. Due variations in blood-feeding behaviour, different biotypes hybrids Cx. influence transmission WNV, from enzootic cycles (between mosquitoes birds), spill-over equines. Methods In this study,...
Abstract Culex (Cx.) tritaeniorhynchus is a mosquito species with an extensive and expanding inter-continental geographic distribution, currently reported in over 50 countries, across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe now Australia. It important vector of medical veterinary concern, capable transmitting multiple arboviruses which cause significant morbidity mortality human animal populations. In regions endemic for Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) Cx. considered major this has also been...
Download This Paper Open PDF in Browser Add to My Library Share: Permalink Using these links will ensure access this page indefinitely Copy URL Early and Off-Season Biological Control of Medfly with Entomopathogenic Nematodes: From Laboratory Experiments Successful Field Trials 28 Pages Posted: 8 Jul 2022 See all articles by Apostolos KapranasApostolos KapranasAristotle University ThessalonikiAnna ChronopoulouBenaki Phytopathological InstituteArne Petersaffiliation not provided SSRNSpyros...
Summary Rooted cuttings of Euphorbia pulcherrima cv. 'Peterstar white', Codiaeum variegatum var. pictum , Syngonium podophyllum and Ficus benjamina were grown for 6 to 10 months depending on the species in media containing cotton gin trash compost, peat perlite various ratios, their vegetative growth, root growth flowering where appropriate was determined. As control used medium 1 : (by volume). Replacement 60% by CGC induced one-week earlier bract colouring a small reduction plant height E....
<title>Abstract</title> The Mediterranean fruit fly <italic>Ceratitis capitata</italic> (Diptera; Tephrititade) is an important pest of citrus and other deciduous trees. There a need for sustainable management tools the use entomopathogenic nematodes have been explored controlling stages medfly that occur in soil. We investigated further this approach by assessing efficacy commercially available applied early on-season or off-season when populations are passing through their annual...