Predation of Aedes aegypti Eggs By Foraging Ants Solenopsis invicta, Myrmicaria brunnea, Diacamma rugosum, and Monomorium minimum

Autor:	Mayilsamy Muniaraj, Veeramanoharan Rajamannar, Ayyakani Venkatesh, Soosaimanickam Victor Jerald Leo, Kasivishwanathan Venkatasubramani, Rajaiah Paramasivan, Ashwani Kumar
Rok vydání:	2022
Předmět:	Dengue Aedes Ants Zika Virus Infection Predatory Behavior Insect Science Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health Animals Zika Virus General Medicine Ecology Evolution Behavior and Systematics
Zdroj:	Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 38:118-122
ISSN:	1943-6270 8756-971X
DOI:	10.2987/22-7060
Popis:	The diseases transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, such as dengue, chikungunya, yellow fever, and Zika, are ever-increasing. Rapid and unplanned urbanization adversely impacts various endemic species such as ants and facilitates the breeding of Aedes mosquitoes. We have observed the predatory potential of ants over Aedes eggs in urban breeding habitats, and their impact on Aedes mosquito breeding was determined by a field experiment that mimicked the natural breeding habitats. It was found that 99.4% of eggs were removed from the experimental containers by foraging ants in 4 days. The present study demonstrates the role of ants as a natural regulator, limiting Aedes mosquito breeding.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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