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Poster Session

Disease/Vector Studies

Poster Session

P-19 - Impact of Microplastic Pollutants on Mosquito Development and Survival

Wednesday, March 5, 2025
12:15 PM – 1:45 PM AST
Location: Hall A
Abstract: The increasing use of plastics since the mid-20th century has led to widespread nanoplastic and microplastic pollution in aquatic environments. These particles accumulate in the sediment or remain suspended in the water column, after which they are consumed by aquatic or terrestrial organisms. Subsequent bioaccumulation of these particles may result in reproductive, endocrine, and/or digestive damage to exposed organisms. This project investigated the impact of nanoplastic and microplastic particles on the development and survival of the mosquito, Aedes albopictus. Emergence delays although not statistically significant were observed, and we did not detect an increase in mortality. This study indicates nanoplastic and microplastic particles may have an underlying physiological effect, albeit small, on developing mosquitoes.