Igor Pajovic

Igor Pajovic
University of Montenegro | UCG · Department for Plant Protection

Professor
Vectors, insects, nematodes, invasive species.

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Introduction
Researcher at University of Montenegro, Biotechnical faculty in Applied Zoology; Surveillance of quarantine pests and Surveillance of Mosquitoes and Mosquito Vectors. The key areas of research are entomology and nematology as well as other animal groups that can be considered as pests in agriculture, medicinal and veterinary sector. Surveillance of invasive animals and their ecology. Team Leader or scientific collaborator in numerous national, bilateral and international research projects.
Additional affiliations
June 2014 - November 2018
University of Montenegro
Position
  • Project Manager
Description
  • http://project-lovcen.me/index.php
August 2013 - August 2015
University of Montenegro - Faculty of Mechanical engeneering
Position
  • Lecturer
Description
  • subject Wood Protection
February 2007 - present
University of Montenegro
Position
  • Lecturer
Description
  • subjects Nematology, Microbiology, Phytopharmacy
Education
October 2005 - April 2010
University of Novi Sad
Field of study
  • applied zoology, nematology
October 1999 - April 2005
University of Novi Sad
Field of study
  • applied zoology, entomology
October 1992 - October 1999
University of Novi Sad
Field of study
  • agriculture, plant protection

Publications

Publications (59)
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People’s increased mobility and international trade play important roles in the dissemination of vectors and the pathogens that they could transmit. Climate change is likely to become another important consideration in the near future. The responses of insects to these changes (in addition to potential for increased vector capacity) could allow for...
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Luštica Peninsula in Montenegro was chosen as a study area to provide data about the distribution and population density of Stegomyia albopicta. This research is a preliminary step in the possible application of the sterile male technique (SIT). Fifty-four ovitraps were placed at 9 sites in August-September 2011-2012 to check peak seasonal activity...
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Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) are common pathogens that parasitize vegetables and other crops and cause significant yield reductions worldwide. In the early spring of 2006, severe plant stunting, chlorosis, and extensive root galling were observed on cucumber plants grown in a greenhouse on Zeta plain, Zetska ravnica, Montenegro. In the su...
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We confirmed occasions of outdoor reproductive activity of Aedes albopictus during the winter period in three Balkan countries. The main question was how long females of Ae. albopictus can stay active deposing overwintering eggs? In Podgorica (Montenegro), eggs were collected until 20 th December; afterwards, no eggs were found until 28 th March wh...
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Accurate identification of insect species is an indispensable and challenging requirement for every entomologist, particularly if the species is involved in disease outbreaks. The European MediLabSecure project designed an identification (ID) exercise available to any willing participant with the aim of assessing and improving knowledge in mosquito...
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The pathogen transmitting Aedes albopictus mosquito is spreading rapidly in Europe, putting millions of humans and animals at risk. This species is well-established in Albania since its first detection in 1979. The sterile insect technique (SIT) is increasingly gaining momentum worldwide as a component of area-wide-integrated pest management. Howev...
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Background Colonization of large part of Europe by the Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus is causing autochthonous transmission of chikungunya and dengue exotic arboviruses. While pyrethroids are recommended only to reduce/limit transmission, they are widely implemented to reduce biting nuisance and to control agricultural pests, increasing the...
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Aquatain â mosquito formulation (AMF) is a silicone-based monomolecular film, which has recently been approved for use in the European Union. The physical mode of action based on lowering water surface tension prevents mosquito larvae/pupae respiration. Additionally, AMF disables gravid females from landing on the water surface and obstructs the na...
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Human and animal vector-borne diseases, particularly mosquito-borne diseases, are emerging or re-emerging worldwide. Six Aedes invasive mosquito (AIM) species were introduced to Europe since the 1970s: Aedes aegypti, Ae. albopictus, Ae. japonicus, Ae. koreicus, Ae. atropalpus and Ae. triseriatus. Here, we report the results of AIMSurv2020, the firs...
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Simple Summary The Sterile Insect Release Technique (SIT) is currently considered an environmentally friendly method to control populations of Aedes albopictus, an invasive mosquito species in Europe and elsewhere. Assessing the quality of mass reared, sterilized males that are transported to release sites is of the utmost importance for the succes...
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Aedes albopictus, an invasive mosquito species, is currently well established in many European countries, posing high risks to human health. A preliminary trial using repetitive releases of irradiated sterile male mosquitoes was designed, implemented and evaluated for the first time in Greece. The main scope of this trial was to investigate the eff...
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Background Sand flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) are medically important vectors of human and veterinary disease-causing agents. Among these, the genus Leishmania (Kinetoplastida: Trypanosomatidae), and phleboviruses are of utmost importance. Despite such significance, updated information about sand fly fauna is missing for Balkan countries where both...
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Aedes albopictus, also known as the “Asian Tiger Mosquito”, is an invasive mosquito species to Europe causing high concern in public health due to its severe nuisance and its vectorial capacity for pathogens such as dengue, chikungunya, yellow fever and Zika. Consequently, the responsible authorities implement management activities to reduce its po...
Technical Report
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Standard Operational Procedures – Public tender template for the selection of Pest Control Operators, as an Annex to the article "Practical management plan for invasive mosquito species in Europe: I. Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus)", published in Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease, 2020.
Technical Report
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Standard Operational Procedures for bioassays, as an Annex to the article "Practical management plan for invasive mosquito species in Europe: I. Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus)", published in Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease, 2020.
Technical Report
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Standard Operational Procedures for quality control on emergency treatments, as an Annex to the article "Practical management plan for invasive mosquito species in Europe: I. Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus)", published in Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease, 2020.
Technical Report
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Standard Operational Procedures for quality control on larval treatment of road drains, as an Annex to the article "Practical management plan for invasive mosquito species in Europe: I. Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus)", published in Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease, 2020.
Technical Report
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Standard Operational Procedures for emergency vector control in case of dengue, chikungunya and Zika detection, as an Annex to the article "Practical management plan for invasive mosquito species in Europe: I. Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus)", published in Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease, 2020.
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Standard Operational Procedures – Template for mayor ordinance, as an Annex to the article "Practical management plan for invasive mosquito species in Europe: I. Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus)", published in Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease, 2020.
Technical Report
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Standard Operational Procedures for quality control of Aedes albopictus monitoring, as an Annex to the article "Practical management plan for invasive mosquito species in Europe: I. Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus)", published in Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease, 2020.
Technical Report
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Standard Operational Procedures for egg counting, as an Annex to the article "Practical management plan for invasive mosquito species in Europe: I. Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus)", published in Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease, 2020.
Technical Report
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Standard Operational Procedures for ovitrap field management, as an Annex to the article "Practical management plan for invasive mosquito species in Europe: I. Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus)", published in Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease, 2020.
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Aquatain ® mosquito formulation (AMF) is a silicone‐based monomolecular film, which has recently been approved for use in the European Union. The physical mode of action based on lowering water surface tension prevents mosquito larvae/pupae respiration. Additionally, AMF disables gravid females from landing on the water surface and obstructs the na...
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Aquatain® mosquito formulation (AMF) is a silicone‐based monomolecular film, which has recently been approved for use in the European Union. The physical mode of action based on lowering water surface tension prevents mosquito larvae/pupae respiration. Additionally, AMF disables gravid females from landing on the water surface and obstructs the nat...
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Vectors and vector-borne diseases are fascinating systems to study in addition to their importance to human and animal health, a single environmental factor may have opposite impact on the system at different points in time. Interdisciplinary collaboration is essential for proper survey and it’s requires awareness of the differences between discipl...
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Invasive species can encounter environments different from their source populations, which may trigger rapid adaptive changes after introduction (niche shift hypothesis). To test this hypothesis, we investigated whether postintroduction evolution is corre‐ lated with contrasting environmental conditions between the European invasive and source rang...
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Background The Mediterranean Basin is historically a hotspot for trade, transport, and migration. As a result, countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea share common public health threats. Among them are vector-borne diseases, and in particular, mosquito-borne viral diseases are prime candidates as (re)emerging diseases and are likely to spread a...
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Background The Mediterranean Basin is historically a hotspot for trade, transport, and migration. As a result, countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea share common public health threats. Among them are vector-borne diseases, and in particular, mosquito-borne viral diseases are prime candidates as (re)emerging diseases and are likely to spread a...
Poster
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The MediLabSecure project aims at strengthening the capacities to enhance preparedness to public health threats in the Mediterranean and Black Sea Regions through a One Health approach. The implementation of entomological surveillance is of utmost importance. Guidance in designing entomological surveillance systems is critical, and these may pursue...
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Aedes albopictus has become established in many parts of Europe since its introduction at the end of the 20th century. It can vector a range of arboviruses, of which Chikungunya and Dengue are most significant for Europe. An analysis of the expected climate change and the related shift in Köppen zones for Montenegro and impact on the establishment...
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Background Identification of vectors is of prime importance in the field of medical entomology for both operational and research purposes. An external quality assessment of mosquito identification capacities was carried out within the MediLabSecure Network, which is composed of laboratories located in 19 countries close to the European Union around...
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Background: The prime significance of species belonging to the genus Culicoides Latreille, 1809 (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) is their ability to transmit viruses such as bluetongue virus (BTV) to wild and domestic ruminants. Prior to 1998, BTV was considered exotic in Europe, but according to recent history of its outbreaks, it has become endemic in...
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The research questions target the perception of the current state in mosquito monitoring and control and the readiness for direct involvement by supporting a National System for Monitoring and Control of Mosquitoes and Vector-Borne Diseases (MVBD) in the republic of Montenegro. The area covered by the primary data collection includes all municipali...
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Purpose of Review Arboviruses, viruses transmitted by arthropods such as mosquitoes, ticks, sandflies, and fleas are a significant threat to public health because of their epidemic and zoonotic potential. The geographical distribution of mosquito-borne diseases such as West Nile (WN), Rift Valley fever (RVF), Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika has expan...
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The Asian longhorn beetle, Anoplophora glabripennis, native to China and Korea, was found for the first time in Montenegro in the beginning of August 2015. One adult female was captured on an infested willow tree, Salix sp. in a stream bed of village Lastva Grbaljska, in a semi-urban area of Budva municipality (N42°18’25.2”; E18°48’18.2”), Monteneg...
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Montenegro, the smallest Western Balkan country is rich in running water courses suitable for breeding of blackflies. The existing data on the blackfly fauna of Montenegro is old and still incomplete. Two field trips were carried out in May, 16th to 21st, 2015 and June 23rd to July 2nd, 2016 with the objective to update the knowledge of the blackfl...
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The paper captures the urban respondents' position with regard to the suitability of implementation of a mosquito monitoring and control system. The captured and assessed components point to the perception of the current state of the affairs, the importance of the topic in terms of health and impact from the family to the economy scale, the current...
Research
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The LOVCEN project combine diverse set of activities grouped in: (WP1) Collaborative research on native/invasive mosquitoes and pathogens they transmit in Montenegro and development of non-chemical control measures; (WP2) Twinning through exchange of know-how and experience and dissemination activities; (WP3) Acquisition of research equipment and i...
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Redescription and new morphological data on larva of Charletonia bucephalia Beron, 1975 is given. New metric data for Charletonia bucephalia, ectoparasitic larva on Euchorthippus declivus (Brisout, 1848) (Ortoptera: Arcididae) from Paštrovska Gora, Montenegro, are provided.
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Relatively little is known about the role of plant-parasites, and nematodes in general, in relation to crop production in Montenegro. As the main source for this overview, we considered published scientific papers with topics covering nematodes and nematosis from Montenegro. We considered all the extension reports connected with nematodes in Monten...

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