Retraction
(Source: Journal of Medical Entomology)
Source: Journal of Medical Entomology - January 11, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: Reisen, W. K. Tags: Retraction Source Type: research

Erratum
(Source: Journal of Medical Entomology)
Source: Journal of Medical Entomology - January 11, 2017 Category: Biology Tags: Erratum Source Type: research

Presence of Borrelia turdi and Borrelia valaisiana (Spirochaetales: Spirochaetaceae) in Ticks Removed From Birds in the North of Spain, 2009-2011
This study corroborates the presence of B. turdi and B. valaisiana in ticks from birds in the north of Spain. The presence of these bacteria in larval specimens could suggest the role of birds as their reservoirs, or the occurrence of the cofeeding phenomenon. In addition, the detection of B. turdi and B. valaisiana in H. punctata and I. frontalis ticks, respectively, is reported for the first time. (Source: Journal of Medical Entomology)
Source: Journal of Medical Entomology - January 11, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: Palomar, A. M., Portillo, A., Santibanez, P., Mazuelas, D., Roncero, L., Gutierrez, O., Oteo, J. A. Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research

Comparison of Vector Efficiency of Ixodes scapularis (Acari: Ixodidae) From the Northeast and Upper Midwest of the United States for the Lyme Disease Spirochete Borrelia mayonii
Borrelia mayonii, a recently recognized species within the Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato complex, has been detected in host-seeking Ixodes scapularis Say ticks and found to be associated with Lyme disease in the Upper Midwest. This spirochete has, to date, not been documented from the Northeast, but we previously demonstrated that I. scapularis ticks originating from Connecticut are capable of serving as a vector of B. mayonii. In this follow-up study, we compared the vector efficiency for B. mayonii (strain MN14-1420) of I. scapularis ticks originating from Minnesota in the Upper Midwest and Connecticut in the Northeast...
Source: Journal of Medical Entomology - January 11, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: Eisen, L., Breuner, N. E., Hojgaard, A., Hoxmeier, J. C., Pilgard, M. A., Replogle, A. J., Biggerstaff, B. J., Dolan, M. C. Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research

Attractive Toxic Sugar Bait (ATSB) Mixed With Pyriproxyfen for Control of Larval Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) Through Fecal Deposits of Adult Mosquitoes
This study demonstrates that pyriproxyfen can be fecally disseminated into water and control larvae through adult mosquito ingestion and excretion of pyriproxyfen in ASB. (Source: Journal of Medical Entomology)
Source: Journal of Medical Entomology - January 11, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: Scott, J. M., Seeger, K. E., Gibson-Corrado, J., Muller, G. C., Xue, R.-D. Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research

Aspects on the Ecology of Phlebotomine Sand Flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) From Guarai, State of Tocantins, Brazil, Endemic Area for American Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
The objective of this study was to examine the seasonal and hourly frequency of sand fly species, focusing on the potential vectors of ACL, in a settlement in Guaraí (TO), an ACL transmission area. Sand flies were captured in forested area close to Pedra Branca Agricultural Project settlement, from March 2006 until December 2007, using Shannon trap. Monthly captures were made from 06:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and 24-h captures were done twice per semester, from 06:00 a.m. to 06:00 a.m. A total of 10,089 specimens from 30 species were identified. Psychodopygus complexus Mangabeira, Psychodopygus llanosmartinsi Fraiha &a...
Source: Journal of Medical Entomology - January 11, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: Godoy, R. E., de Santana, A. L. F., Graser, C., Rangel, E. F., Vilela, M. L. Tags: Vector-Borne Diseases, Surveillance, Prevention Source Type: research

Comparison of Adult Mosquito Black-Light and Light-Emitting Diode Traps at Three Cowsheds Located in Malaria-Endemic Areas of the Republic of Korea
Adult mosquito surveillance and field trials evaluated selected commercially available ultraviolet black-light (BL) and light-emitting diode (LED) traps at three sites where vivax malaria is endemic from May to October 2015 in northwestern Republic of Korea. Collections totaled 283,929 adult mosquitoes (280,355 [98.74%] females and 3,574 [1.26%] males) comprising 17 species (including six members of the Anopheles Hyrcanus Group) belonging to six genera. The four most predominant female species collected were Aedes vexans nipponii (Theobald) (83.84%), followed by Anopheles Hyrcanus Group (13.66%), Culex pipiens Group (1.67%...
Source: Journal of Medical Entomology - January 11, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: Kim, H.-C., Kim, M.-S., Choi, K.-S., Hwang, D.-U., Johnson, J. L., Klein, T. A. Tags: Vector-Borne Diseases, Surveillance, Prevention Source Type: research

Molecular and Parasitological Survey of Ovine Piroplasmosis, Including the First Report of Theileria annulata (Apicomplexa: Theileridae) in Sheep and Goats from Turkey
Blood and tick samples were collected from 333 apparently healthy sheep and 257 goats as well as 10 sheep exhibiting clinical signs of babesiosis in Adana, Gaziantep, and Adiyaman Provinces in southern Turkey. Fully engorged female ticks were selected and maintained in an incubator until they oviposited. The tick carcasses and their egg masses were examined. Piroplasms compatible with Babesia spp. and Theileria spp. were observed in both symptomatic and asymptomatic small ruminants. Genomic DNA isolates from blood of ovine, tick samples, and egg masses were screened for piroplasms by utilizing 18S rRNA polymerase chain rea...
Source: Journal of Medical Entomology - January 11, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: Ozubek, S., Aktas, M. Tags: Vector-Borne Diseases, Surveillance, Prevention Source Type: research

Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) Longevity and Differential Emergence of Dengue Fever in Two Cities in Sonora, Mexico
Dengue virus, primarily transmitted by the Aedes aegypti (L.) mosquito, has rapidly expanded in geographic extent over the past several decades. In some areas, however, dengue fever has not emerged despite established Ae. aegypti populations. The reasons for this are unclear and have sometimes been attributed to socio-economic differences. In 2013 we compared Ae. aegypti adult density and population age structure between two cities in Sonora, Mexico: Hermosillo, which has regular seasonal dengue virus transmission, and Nogales, which has minimal transmission. Larval and pupal abundance was greater in Nogales, and adult den...
Source: Journal of Medical Entomology - January 11, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: Ernst, K. C., Walker, K. R., Reyes-Castro, P., Joy, T. K., Castro-Luque, A. L., Diaz-Caravantes, R. E., Gameros, M., Haenchen, S., Hayden, M. H., Monaghan, A., Jeffrey-Guttierez, E., Carriere, Y., Riehle, M. R. Tags: Vector/Pathogen/Host Interaction, Transmission Source Type: research

Molecular Detection of Leishmania DNA in Wild-Caught Phlebotomine Sand Flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) From a Cave in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil
Leishmania spp. are distributed throughout the world, and different species are associated with varying degrees of disease severity. In Brazil, Leishmania transmission involves several species of phlebotomine sand flies that are closely associated with different parasites and reservoirs, and thereby giving rise to different transmission cycles. Infection occurs during the bloodmeals of sand flies obtained from a variety of wild and domestic animals, and sometimes from humans. The present study focused on detection of Leishmania DNA in phlebotomine sand flies from a cave in the state of Minas Gerais. Detection of Leishmania...
Source: Journal of Medical Entomology - January 11, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: Carvalho, G. M. L., Brazil, R. P., Rego, F. D., Ramos, M. C. N. F., Zenobio, A. P. L. A., Andrade Filho, J. D. Tags: Vector/Pathogen/Host Interaction, Transmission Source Type: research

Toxicological, Enzymatic, and Molecular Assessment of the Insecticide Susceptibility Profile of Triatoma infestans (Hemiptera: Reduviidae, Triatominae) Populations From Rural Communities of Santa Cruz, Bolivia
A wide range of insecticide resistance profiles has been reported across Bolivian domestic and sylvatic populations of Triatoma infestans (Klug, 1834) (Hemiptera, Reduviidae), including some with levels proven to be a threat for vector control. In this work, the insecticide profile of domestic T. infestans was studied with standardized toxicological bioassays, in an area that has not undergone consistent vector control. F1 first-instar nymphs hatched in laboratory from bugs captured in three communities from the Santa Cruz Department were evaluated with different insecticides. Moreover, the enzymatic activity of esterases ...
Source: Journal of Medical Entomology - January 11, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: Santo-Orihuela, P. L., Vassena, C. V., Carvajal, G., Clark, E., Menacho, S., Bozo, R., Gilman, R. H., Bern, C., Marcet, P. L. Tags: Vector Control, Pest Management, Resistance, Repellents Source Type: research

Excito-Repellency of Citrus hystrix DC Leaf and Peel Essential Oils Against Aedes aegypti and Anopheles minimus (Diptera: Culicidae), Vectors of Human Pathogens
The essential oils of kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix DC.) at four different concentrations (0.5, 1.0, 2.5, and 5.0% v/v) were studied for their repellency, excitation, and knockdown properties against laboratory strains of Aedes aegypti (L.) and Anopheles minimus Theobald using an excito-repellency test system. Both contact and noncontact escape responses to leaf- and peel-derived kaffir lime oils were observed. Comparing unadjusted escape responses for An. minimus, leaf oil had strong combined irritant and repellent activity responses at 1–5% concentrations (90.0–96.4% escape) and the strongest spatial repellent ...
Source: Journal of Medical Entomology - January 11, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: Nararak, J., Sathantriphop, S., Kongmee, M., Bangs, M. J., Chareonviriyaphap, T. Tags: Vector Control, Pest Management, Resistance, Repellents Source Type: research

Selected Insecticide Delivery Devices for Management of Horn Flies (Haematobia irritans) (Diptera: Muscidae) on Beef Cattle
The objectives of this project were to 1) evaluate the efficacy of ear tags against horn fly populations and 2) determine if reduced fly density results in economic return. During 2013, data were compiled by insecticide class; treated cows averaged fly reductions of 198 (s = 38.91; n = 3) for macrocyclic lactone treatments, 175 (s = 62.74; n = 4) for pyrethroid treatments, and 174 (s = 35.28; n = 8) for organophosphate treatments compared with untreated animals (214; s = 50.38; n = 9). During 2014, mean fly reductions were 187 (s = 14.15; n = 4) for macrocyclic lactone, 147 (s = 61.41; n = 13) for pyrethroid, and 143 (s = ...
Source: Journal of Medical Entomology - January 11, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: Swiger, S. L., Payne, R. D. Tags: Vector Control, Pest Management, Resistance, Repellents Source Type: research

Ovicidal Efficacy of Abametapir Against Eggs of Human Head and Body Lice (Anoplura: Pediculidae)
Studies were undertaken to determine the ovicidal efficacy of 5,5'-dimethyl-2,2'-bipyridyl (abametapir) against eggs of both human head and body lice. Head lice eggs of different ages (0–2, 3–5, and 6–8-d-old eggs) were exposed to varying concentrations of abametapir in isopropanol and concentration-dependent response relationships established based on egg hatch. One hundred percent of all abametapir-treated eggs failed to hatch at the 0.74 and 0.55% concentrations, whereas 100% of 6–8-d-old head louse eggs failed to hatch only at the 0.74% concentration. The LC50 value for abametapir varied, depend...
Source: Journal of Medical Entomology - January 11, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: Bowles, V. M., Yoon, K. S., Barker, S. C., Tran, C., Rhodes, C., Clark, M. J. Tags: Vector Control, Pest Management, Resistance, Repellents Source Type: research