@article{fdi:010096895,
  title = {{P}resent and future of mosquito-borne disease control in {E}urope with a specific focus on the {M}editerranean},
  author = {{C}holvi, {M}. and {M}oretti, {R}. and {O}sório, {H}. {C}. and {L}'{A}mbert, {G}. and {S}eixas, {G}. and {K}avran, {M}. and {M}ichaelakis, {A}. and {S}tephanou, {A}. {S}. and {A}ntoniou, {C}. {P}. and {M}artinou, {A}. {F}. and {R}oiz, {D}avid and {C}alvitti, {M}. and {B}ueno-{M}arí, {R}.},
  editor = {},
  language = {{ENG}},
  abstract = {{M}osquito-borne diseases are an emerging public health challenge in {E}urope, driven by the spread of invasive mosquito species capable of sustaining outbreaks of tropical arboviral diseases. {R}ising temperatures, shifting precipitation patterns, human-driven habitat changes, and prolonged transmission seasons have increased the risk of dengue, chikungunya, and {W}est {N}ile virus outbreaks, among other vector-borne diseases. {E}ffective control requires a multifaceted approach, combining traditional and novel methods with advanced surveillance technologies and community involvement. {H}owever, growing insecticide resistance and concerns about insecticide use highlight the need for more prudent management of current tools and the development of innovative alternatives. {G}enetic control strategies, including the {S}terile {I}nsect {T}echnique ({SIT}), {W}olbachia-based approaches, and genetically modified ({GM}) mosquitoes, offer promising solutions but still face scientific, regulatory, and societal challenges. {T}his review explores the current landscape of mosquito-borne disease control in {M}editerranean {E}urope, emphasizing key challenges and emerging solutions. {A}n integrated approach that strengthens surveillance, promotes sustainable control methods, and incorporates novel biotechnological tools supported by smart technologies will be essential to reduce the future burden of mosquito-borne diseases in the region.},
  keywords = {mosquito-borne diseases ; mosquito vector ; climate change ; insecticide ; resistance ; invasive mosquito species ; mosquito surveillance ; mosquito ; control ; {E}urope ; {EUROPE} ; {ZONE} {MEDITERRANEENNE}},
  booktitle = {},
  journal = {{I}nsects},
  volume = {17},
  numero = {3},
  pages = {254 [42 p.]},
  year = {2026},
  DOI = {10.3390/insects17030254},
  URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010096895},
}