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Municipalities with more resources and favorable environmental conditions are more likely to manage invasive mosquitoes like Aedes albopictus. Economic disparities hinder effective mosquito control, impacting public health and environmental justice.

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  • Environmental Science
  • Public Health
  • Vector-borne Disease Ecology

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  • Invasive mosquitoes, such as Aedes albopictus, pose significant public health risks due to their role as vectors for various pathogens.
  • Effective management strategies are crucial to mitigate the impact of invasive mosquito populations on human health and well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the influence of environmental and socio-economic factors on municipal engagement in controlling Aedes albopictus in Italy.
  • To identify key drivers that predict the implementation of mosquito control measures by local governments.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive analysis of 7,679 Italian municipalities between 2000 and 2020.
  • Data on mosquito control actions were gathered from official documents and municipal websites.
  • The random forest algorithm was employed to model the impact of environmental and socio-economic variables on mosquito management.

Main Results:

  • Municipalities characterized by higher urbanization, lowland locations, and extended infestation periods showed increased engagement in Aedes albopictus management.
  • Higher median income, indicating greater economic resources, was associated with more predictive management strategies.
  • Only 25.5% of Italian municipalities had regulations for Aedes albopictus control, with a notable underrepresentation in Southern Italy's deprived areas.

Conclusions:

  • Local economic conditions significantly moderate the effectiveness of other factors driving invasive mosquito control efforts.
  • Economic inequalities can undermine large-scale invasive species management policies, raising concerns for environmental and climate justice.