Control of Mosquitoes, Biting Midges, Horse Flies and Deer Flies
A special issue of Insects (ISSN 2075-4450).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2022) | Viewed by 4963
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biology; ecology and control of mosquitoes; biting midges and tabanids
Interests: biology, ecology and control of Synanthropic flies
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Mosquitoes, ceratopogonid biting midges, and tabanids (horse flies and deer flies) are of utmost importance nationally and internationally because of the adverse effects they have on people, livestock, and wildlife. Mosquitoes and biting flies are notorious for their ability to transmit pathogens and because of the nuisance factor they create for people and animals alike. Mosquitoes and biting flies are known for their persistent blood-feeding behavior and the accompanying pain and discomfort. Climate change, urbanization, and increased global trade have led to an expansion in species ranges. Recent decades have seen an increase in invasive species and also an increase in emerging and re-emerging disease epidemics in several countries. This Special Issue will focus on the development of novel management strategies for mosquitoes and other biting flies through increased knowledge of their biology, behavior, and genetics, and by using devices and techniques that minimize the use of pesticides.
Dr. Daniel L. Kline
Dr. Jerome A. Hogsette
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- mosquitoes
- biting flies
- ceratopogonids
- tabanids
- biting midges
- deer flies
- horse flies
- management
- physiology
- molecular biology
- biological control
- behavior
- chemical ecology (attractants and repellents)
- biology and ecology
- pathogens and parasites
- toxicology
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