02067nas a2200217   4500008004100000245009900041210006900140260001300209300000900222490000700231520142900238653001001667653001401677653001101691653002401702653001201726653001701738653002601755100002501781856004301806       2020                        eng d00aPathways for introduction and dispersal of invasive Aedes mosquito species in Europe: a review0 aPathways for introduction and dispersal of invasive Aedes mosqui  c17/12/20  a1-100 v383 aAbstract: In the last decades, Aedes invasive mosquito species (AIMs) have arrived in Europe from overseas, introduced via different pathways. Several species such as Aedes albopictus, Ae. japonicus and Ae. koreicus were introduced, built populations, and expanded their distribution into new regions. The introduction and establishment of AIMs in Europe is a risk to public health, due to the ability of these mosquitoes to transmit diverse pathogens of vector-borne diseases. The objective of this manuscript is to review
knowledge of pathways associated with the introduction and dispersal of AIMs in Europe. The identification of pathways for introduction of AIMs is critical to decide on surveillance strategies needed to reduce the risk and control future introductions. Four
main routes are identified and discussed: the passive transport of AIMs via (1) the trade of used tyres, (2) the trade of Lucky bamboo plant cuttings, (3) vehicles (traffic by road, airplanes, and sea), as well as (4) the active natural dispersal of AIMs. We conclude
that the trade of used tyres remains the main pathway for long distance transportation and introduction of AIMs into and within Europe. Furthermore, passive transport by road in ground vehicles (e.g. car, truck) represents the major driving force for dispersion from already established populations. Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association 38: 1 – 10, 202010aAedes10adispersal10aEurope10ainvasive mosquitoes10apathway10asurveillance10avector-borne diseases1 aIbaňez-Justicia, A.  uhttps://e-m-b.myspecies.info/node/1168