Ecology of Diseases Transmitted by Mosquitoes to Wildlife

Publication Year: 2022

Author / Editor: Rafael Gutiérrez-López, James G. Logan and Josué Martínez-de la Puente (Editors)

Overview: This volume explores the complex ecological dynamics of vector-borne diseases transmitted by mosquitoes to wildlife populations. It highlights current challenges in vector control, the influence of global environmental change, and innovative surveillance and management strategies.

Key Topics Covered:

Main wildlife pathogens transmitted by mosquitoes (including mammal and herpetofauna pathogens)
Mosquito feeding behavior and blood meal identification tools
Human impacts on disease ecology, such as deforestation, habitat degradation, and landscape transformation
Advanced surveillance methods, invasive mosquito species tracking, and the integration of artificial intelligence