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Insecticide Resistance in Mosquitoes
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Insecticide Resistance in Mosquitoes

A special issue of Insects (ISSN 2075-4450). This special issue belongs to the section "Insect Pest and Vector Management".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (28 February 2025) | Viewed by 1133

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Solomon Kibret Birhanie

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West Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District, Ontario, CA, USA
Interests: invasive mosquitoes; mosquito control; vector-borne diseases; sterile insect technique; IPM

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Insecticide resistance has been a critical challenge in the global fight against mosquito-borne diseases, including malaria, dengue, Zika, and others. The evolving resistance to insecticides among mosquito populations undermines the effectiveness of existing vector control strategies and poses a significant threat to public health efforts worldwide. Your expertise in this field would be invaluable in advancing our understanding of the mechanisms, patterns, and impacts of insecticide resistance, and it would also help us in exploring innovative solutions to mitigate this growing problem.

We are particularly interested in papers that address, but are not limited to, the following topics:

  • Mechanisms of insecticide resistance in different mosquito species.
  • Genetic and molecular basis of resistance development.
  • The impact of insecticide resistance on mosquito control programs.
  • Surveillance and monitoring of resistance in field populations.
  • Strategies for managing and overcoming insecticide resistance.
  • The role of integrated vector management in addressing resistance.

We believe that your contribution would greatly enhance the quality and impact of this Special Issue. We are open to original research articles, review/mini review articles, and opinion pieces on basic aspects and future directions in this field.

Submission Details:

If you are interested in contributing, please let us know by [mona.liu@mdpi.com]. We are also happy to discuss any potential topics or ideas you may have for your paper.

We look forward to your participation and the insights your work will bring to this important field of study. If you have any questions or require further information, please email [mona.liu@mdpi.com].

Thank you for considering this invitation. We hope to have the opportunity to work with you on this exciting Special Issue.

Dr. Solomon Kibret Birhanie
Guest Editor

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Insects is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

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Keywords

  • insecticide resistance
  • mosquitoes
  • new tools
  • integrated vector management
  • vector control

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Elevated Plasmodium Sporozoite Infection Rates in Primary and Secondary Malaria Vectors in Anopheles stephensi-Infested Areas of Ethiopia
by Dawit Hawaria, Timotwos Amanuel, Abraham Anbesie, Daibin Zhong, Solomon Kibret, Ming-Chieh Lee, Guofa Zhou, Chloe Wang, Jiale Chen, Tafesse Matewos, Amanuel Ejeso, Chirotaw Ayele, Temesgen Yosef, Delenesaw Yewhalaw and Guiyun Yan
Insects 2025, 16(5), 462; https://doi.org/10.3390/insects16050462 - 27 Apr 2025
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Assessing bloodmeal sources and sporozoite infection rates in mosquito vectors is essential for understanding their role in malaria transmission. This study investigated these factors in Hawassa, Southern Ethiopia—an area recently invaded by Anopheles stephensi—through adult mosquito collections conducted between January and April [...] Read more.
Assessing bloodmeal sources and sporozoite infection rates in mosquito vectors is essential for understanding their role in malaria transmission. This study investigated these factors in Hawassa, Southern Ethiopia—an area recently invaded by Anopheles stephensi—through adult mosquito collections conducted between January and April 2023 using BG-Pro traps, CDC Light Traps, and Prokopack Aspirators. A total of 738 female Anopheles mosquitoes were collected, including An. arabiensis (72.9%), An. pharoensis (13.4%), An. stephensi (7.5%), and An. coustani (6.2%). Human Blood Index (HBI) values were 23.3% for An. arabiensis, 43.8% for An. pharoensis, 8.3% for An. stephensi, and 25.0% for An. coustani. Plasmodium infection was detected in 8% of An. arabiensis and 4.7% of An. pharoensis, while An. stephensi and An. coustani were uninfected. The findings highlight the presence of multiple competent malaria vectors, with significant infection rates observed in both primary and secondary species, underscoring the need to include secondary vectors in control and surveillance programs. The detection of An. stephensi alongside native vectors adds complexity to malaria control efforts, reinforcing the importance of continuous monitoring to understand the changing dynamics of vector populations and their roles in transmission. Full article
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Widespread Distribution of chs-1 Mutations Associated with Resistance to Diflubenzuron Larvicide in Culex pipiens Across Italy, Reaching Virtual Fixation in the Venetian Lagoon
by Martina Micocci, Verena Pichler, Paola Serini, Carola Giammarioli, Chiara Malandruccolo, Chiara Virgillito, Marco Ballardini, Riccardo Paolo Lia, Daniele Arnoldi, Stefano Vettore, Davide Bonetto, Simone Martini, Andrea Drago, Alessandra della Torre and Beniamino Caputo
Insects 2025, 16(2), 204; https://doi.org/10.3390/insects16020204 - 12 Feb 2025
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Control interventions against mosquito larvae are the primary measure to reduce the adult abundance and risk of arbovirus outbreaks in Europe. One of the most commonly used larvicides in Italy is diflubenzuron (DFB), which targets chitin synthase 1 (chs-1), interrupting the [...] Read more.
Control interventions against mosquito larvae are the primary measure to reduce the adult abundance and risk of arbovirus outbreaks in Europe. One of the most commonly used larvicides in Italy is diflubenzuron (DFB), which targets chitin synthase 1 (chs-1), interrupting the normal development of larvae into adults. Recent studies identified high levels of DFB resistance in Culex pipiens populations from Emilia-Romagna (Italy) associated with I1043L/M/F mutations at position 1043 of the chs-1 gene. The aim of the present study was to assess the circulation of 1043 resistance alleles in Cx. pipiens populations across Italy, outside Emilia-Romagna, with a focus on the Veneto region. Overall, 1032 specimens were genotyped. The 1043L allele was found in all examined Italian regions (Trentino-Alto Adige 19–36%; Veneto 0–91%; Piemonte 11%; Liguria 28%; Lazio 0–8%; Puglia 5%). The highest frequencies (up to >90%) were observed in the Venetian lagoon, where 1043M was also detected (6–11%). Overall, the relatively low frequencies of 1043 mutations despite extensive and longstanding use of DFB in Italy suggest a high fitness cost worthy of further investigations, while their extremely high frequencies in coastal touristic sites point to these sites as the most relevant for resistance monitoring and larvicide rotation. Full article
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