Overexposing mosquitoes to insecticides under global warming: A public health concern?

Giovanni Benelli, André B B Wilke, Jeffrey R Bloomquist, Nicolas Desneux, John C Beier

The Science of the total environment 2021 Mar 25

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The combined effect of global warming and insecticide exposure on the spread of mosquito-borne diseases is poorly studied. In our opinion, more resources should be diverted to this topic to further research efforts and deal with this increasing threat. It is particularly important to determine how Aedes, Anopheles, and Culex vector species cope with insecticide exposure under warming temperatures, as well as how both stressors may impact the activity of mosquito biocontrol agents. Herein, we promote a discussion on the topic, fostering a research agenda with insights for the longer-term implementation of mosquito control strategies under the Integrated Vector Management framework. Copyright © 2020 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

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Giovanni Benelli, André B B Wilke, Jeffrey R Bloomquist, Nicolas Desneux, John C Beier. Overexposing mosquitoes to insecticides under global warming: A public health concern? The Science of the total environment. 2021 Mar 25;762:143069