Dalla Pozza G, Majori G
DPM, Pest Control Consultants, Bologna, Italy.
J Am Mosq Control Assoc. 1992 Sep;8(3):318-20.
In September 1991, the first breeding populations of Aedes albopictus were discovered in Veneto Region, Italy. Larvae were collected in a wide variety of peridomestic containers and in used tires. Attempts were made to eradicate this species from infested areas. No larvae or adults of Ae. albopictus were found from October 1991 onwards. It is not yet assessed if this was because of the control measures taken or due to the low fall temperatures and the short critical photoperiod prevailing in the area (L:D, 12:45). Since tire casings are believed to be the primary mode of introduction and dispersal of Ae. albopictus, an investigation of tire retreading operations was initiated to determine the source and mode of introduction of Ae. albopictus into Italy.
1991年9月，在意大利威尼托地区首次发现白纹伊蚊繁殖种群。幼虫采集于各种住宅周边容器及废旧轮胎中。人们试图从受侵染地区根除该物种。自1991年10月起，未再发现白纹伊蚊幼虫或成虫。目前尚不清楚这是由于采取了控制措施，还是由于该地区秋季气温较低以及关键光周期较短（光:暗，12:45）所致。由于轮胎胎体被认为是白纹伊蚊引入和扩散的主要途径，因此启动了一项关于轮胎翻新作业的调查，以确定白纹伊蚊引入意大利的来源和方式。
