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December 1, 2025The Science of The Total EnvironmentOpen Access

Infection and host-feeding patterns of West Nile virus vectors varies by urban greenspace composition

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SMSeth B. MagleMMMaureen H. Murray

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Exploration reveals urban greenspace composition impacts infection rates in vectors, suggesting design considerations for public health benefits.

Key Points

  • Infection rates of West Nile virus vectors are influenced by urban greenspace composition, with turf grass and impervious surfaces playing significant roles.
  • Mosquito abundance was most strongly tied to impervious surfaces, while infection prevalence was positively correlated to turf grass.
  • Observational analysis across urban developments highlighted the need for careful consideration of landcover variables related to disease transmission.
  • Insights imply that urban greenspace design can enhance resilience and mitigate vector-borne disease risks.

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Magle et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69402a652d562116f2901913https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.181098
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