Table 2 Main characteristics of key population parameters of IMS
From: Monitoring population and environmental parameters of invasive mosquito species in Europe
Parameters | Information provided | Strengths | Weaknesses | Data collection methods and equipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
IMS abundance | Quantitative estimation of IMS adult population; seasonal dynamic; comparative analysis throughout the years; nuisance and MBD risk assessment | Supports the evaluation of nuisance threshold definition, specific risk assessment and control efforts | Good organization and quality control required | Breeding site inspections; ovitrap, pupal, or adult surveys |
| Â | Â | Â | Â | Adequate field material |
Female longevity, gonotrophic cycle and dispersal | Life traits key parameters required to evaluate MBD risk | Valuable data to feed epidemiological equation | High-tech laboratory required; large spatio-temporal variability; needs replications; expensive | Field mark-release-recapture; laboratory experiments |
| Â | Â | Â | Â | Rearing facilities and special equipment |
Female biting behaviour | Life traits key parameter required to evaluate MBD risk; nuisance protection; nuisance threshold | Valuable data to feed epidemiological equation; inform citizen | Needs high tech laboratory; extensive field work; high cost | Field and laboratory experiments |
| Â | Â | Â | Â | Traps and laboratory equipment |
Population vector competence | Life traits key parameters required to evaluate MBD risk for main pathogens | Essential data to feed epidemiological equation | Needs BL3 laboratory; expensive | Laboratory infections |
| Â | Â | Â | Â | BL3 rearing facilities and equipment |