Combining Sterile and Incompatible Insect Techniques for Aedes albopictus Suppression

Trends in Parasitology
George Dimopoulos

Abstract

Traditional control strategies are failing to contain Aedes albopictus as an emerging major vector for dengue. A combination of approaches (Zheng et al., Nature, 2019) involving an artificial triple Wolbachia superinfection and low-dose irradiation enabled mass production of adult sterile males for release. The resulting suppression of field populations suggests feasibility for area-wide vector control.

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