Technologies to Combat Aedes Mosquitoes: A Model Based on Smart City.

Area of Science:

• Medical Entomology
• Public Health Technology
• Urban Planning

Background:

• Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes transmit severe diseases including dengue, yellow fever, chikungunya, and Zika virus.
• These mosquito-borne illnesses can lead to irreversible neurological damage and fatalities.
• Current control methods require enhanced, integrated technological approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify existing technologies for combating and monitoring Aedes mosquitoes.
• To propose an integrated technological solution for Aedes mosquito control using the Smart Cities concept.
• To enhance public health strategies against vector-borne diseases.

Main Methods:

• Conducted a systematic search of Google news and mobile app stores for relevant technologies.
• Identified and categorized technological solutions for mosquito control and monitoring.
• Developed a conceptual model for integrating identified technologies.

Main Results:

• Cataloged 170 software solutions, 2 sensors, 2 drones, 1 electronic device, 10 traps/lures, 7 biological tools, 6 biotechnologies, and 8 chemical formulations.
• Highlighted the potential of georeferenced larval identification, real-time mapping, and targeted alerts.
• Demonstrated the diversity of available technological resources for mosquito control.

Conclusions:

• Integrating diverse technological resources offers a promising strategy for effective Aedes mosquito control.
• The Smart Cities concept provides a framework for a unified, technology-driven approach to public health.
• Combining technological interventions with public engagement is crucial for successful disease prevention.