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Beyond water: a proof of concept for the use of airborne eDNA in mosquito surveillance of Aedes albopictus

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The invasive Asian tiger mosquito ( Aedes albopictus ) poses significant health risks for society and nature. Its rapid spread in urban areas requires efficient and cost-effective surveillance. While primarily developed for water samples, eDNA-based mosquito surveillance shows potential in detecting Ae. albopictus through aerial eDNA. We prove that aerial eDNA from Ae. albopictus can be successfully detected under laboratory conditions. However, larger-scale field studies are essential to validate its effectiveness.

Source: Conservation Genetics Resources

DOI: 10.1007/s12686-026-01412-1

Authors: I. Schöck, S. Klimpel, C. Wittwer

Institutions: Goethe University Frankfurt, Senckenberg Research Institute and Natural History Museum Frankfurt/M, LOEWE Centre for Translational Biodiversity Genomics, Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre

Language: English

Topic: Mosquito-borne diseases and control

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,790

Funder: Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main