Table 2.

Main characteristics of key population parameters of IMS

Parameters	Information provided	Strengths	Weaknesses	Data collection methods and equipment
IMS abundance	Quantitative estimation of IMS adult population; seasonal dynamic; comparative analysis throughout the years; nuisance and MBD risk assessment	Supports the evaluation of nuisance threshold definition, specific risk assessment and control efforts	Good organization and quality control required	Breeding site inspections; ovitrap, pupal, or adult surveys
				Adequate field material
Female longevity, gonotrophic cycle and dispersal	Life traits key parameters required to evaluate MBD risk	Valuable data to feed epidemiological equation	High-tech laboratory required; large spatio-temporal variability; needs replications; expensive	Field mark-release-recapture; laboratory experiments
				Rearing facilities and special equipment
Female biting behaviour	Life traits key parameter required to evaluate MBD risk; nuisance protection; nuisance threshold	Valuable data to feed epidemiological equation; inform citizen	Needs high tech laboratory; extensive field work; high cost	Field and laboratory experiments
				Traps and laboratory equipment
Population vector competence	Life traits key parameters required to evaluate MBD risk for main pathogens	Essential data to feed epidemiological equation	Needs BL3 laboratory; expensive	Laboratory infections
				BL3 rearing facilities and equipment