Technical supervision of large-scale mosquito control projects

Project within the framework of Regional Law n.13/1991 "Mosquito Control in Coastal Tourist Resorts in the Po Delta Region".
Project started in 1991, still under way.
Territorial surface area: 250 sq. km.
Funded by the Region of Emilia-Romagna and the Municipalities of Comacchio and Ravenna.

Biological mosquito control project in the lowlands of the province of Bologna.
Project started in 1988, still under way.
Territorial surface area: 900 sq. km.
Funded by 19 Municipalities, the Province of Bologna and Bologna Chamber of Commerce.

Aedes albopictus control program in Rimini and neighboring area.
Project started in 2004, ended in 2008.
Territorial surface area: 250 sq. km.
Funded by the Municipalities of Rimini, Cattolica, Coriano, Morciano,  S.Giovanni M.no.

Aedes albopictus control program in Bologna.
Project started in 2005, still under way.
Territorial surface area: 140 sq. km.
Funded by the Municipality of Bologna.

 

Technical-scientific support in developing pest control projects

Technical and scientific consultancy provided to the Piedmont Region for the implementation of regional law n. 75/1995 "Grants to Local Authorities for Mosquito Control Programs". 
Years of activities: 1996-2006.
Funded by the Piedmont Region.

Technical and scientific advisory support provided to the Emilia-Romagna Region for surveillance and control of Aedes albopictus. 
Activity started in 1996, still under way.
No cost.

Technical aid in controlling Aedes albopictus, provided within the framework of the project "Special Initiatives for Enhancing Environmental and Urban Quality to Promote Tourism on the Emilia-Romagna Coast and in Thermal Spring Resorts".
Project carried out in 1998-99.
Funded by the Region of Emilia-Romagna

Technical services to Hera Modena, Hera Forlì, ENIA Reggio-Emilia. 
Started in 1990 (ex Meta Modena), 1996 (ex CIS Forlì), 2000 (ex AGAC Reggio-Emilia).

Ecological survey and organisation of a mosquito and biting flies control strategy in the Ionian coast of Basilicata.
Project started in 2000, still under way.
Territorial surface area: 50 km of coastline.
Funded by the Region of Basilicata.

 

Theoretical-practical training programs

• Local Health Agency of Perugia 1992
• Local Health Agency of Mantua 1996
• Local Health Agency 1 of Massa Carrara 1997
• City of Turin 1997
• Local Health Agency of Forlì 1996-98
• Betuyab Association (Turkey) 1997-98
• Regional Health Authority of Piedmont 1997-98
• Regional Health Authority of Emilia-Romagna 1996-98
• Province of Matera 1998
• City of Bari 1998
• Enna Ambiente 1999-2001
• ASM Brescia 2001
• Local Health Agencies of Piedmont (2002-03)

 

Other arthropods of medical and veterinary interest

Research and extension service on integrated biological pest control strategy against filth flies in livestock farming.
Project carried out in 1992.
Funded by the Region of Emilia-Romagna under regional law 19/88
"Research and Innovation in Agriculture".

Controlling midge flies (Chironomus thummi and C. plumosus) in the Naviglio canal in Modena.
Project started in 1991, still under way.
Funded by META of Modena.

Technical and scientific consultancy to various Local Health Agencies and Municipalities in the Emilia-Romagna Region for the control of household pests (e.g. houseflies, cockroaches).
Biocontrol of filth flies by puparia parasitoids in animal farms (Spalangia spp., Muscidifurax spp.). 
Years 1986 - 1992. Funded by the Local Health Agency of Cesena and Forlì.
Comparison of the effectiveness of traps for mass capture of flies that are harmful in livestock breeding.   Year 1993.  
Funded by the Municipalities of Monteveglio, Bazzano and Crespellano.