Indigenous mosquitoes

• Standardised mapping of larval breeding sites and subsequent data recording MAPINFO and ARCVIEW software;
• Organisation of integrated biological mosquito control projects based primarily on territorial management systems, the use of selective larvicides with a low environmental impact (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis) and predators (Gambusia holbrooki, Aphanius fasciatus);
• Coordination, technical direction and scientific supervision in mosquito control campaigns over large areas, in collaboration with public authorities and service providers.
• Consulting services to public authorities planning to issue calls for tenders, to aid them in formulating specifications for the provision of control services and supply of products;
• Quality control of treatments performed by companies under public contract.
• Assessment of mosquito control projects results using standardised adult monitoring systems and cost/benefit analyses;
• Laboratory and field researches using new techniques and products with the aim of improving currently available control strategies;
• Continuous maintainance of mosquito colonies in climate-controlled cells for experimental purposes, without the use of laboratory animals.

Aedes albopictus  

• Technical direction of control programs tailored on the local condition and requests;
• Monitoring with standardized ovitraps and procedures;
• Public awareness campaigns aimed at improving community participation;
• Research activities on new products and techniques, including the Sterile Insect Technique.

Other species of public health concern

• Technical and scientific support to local health authorities and municipalities in controlling household pests;
• Research in the field of integrated biological pest control methods against flies in livestock farming;
• Studies on the geographic distribution and evaluation of the sanitary risks related with the presence of sand flies, culicoids midge and ticks.