A transdisciplinary approach to managing emerging and resurging mosquito-borne diseases in the Western Pacific region

摘要

Mosquitoes transmit a number of harmful diseases that have an impact on localcommunities and visitors, and many pose a threat to neighboring countries. As federal monitoringbudgets shrink across the world, the increasing importance of citizen scientists in monitoring andidentifying invasive species, as well as acting to prevent these diseases, are discussed. Examplesof past mosquito management programs are provided, and future directions are discussed with anemphasis on the Western Pacific Region.