Beyond frontiers: On invasive alien mosquito species in America and Europe
André Barretto Bruno Wilke, Giovanni Benelli, John C. Beier
Abstract
Mosquito vector species (Diptera: Culicidae) are responsible for the transmission of many pathogens and parasites to humans and animals. Current predictions indicate that more than half of the human population on the planet is at risk of vector-borne infections
Topics & Concepts
Invasive speciesAlien speciesAlienIntroduced speciesBiosecurityEcologyMacroecologyGeographyBiologyBiodiversityMedicineEnvironmental healthCensusPopulationMosquito-borne diseases and controlViral Infections and VectorsInsect-Plant Interactions and Control