Development of the Sterile Insect Technique to control the dengue vector Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus) in Sri Lanka

• DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0265244
• Publication Date: 2022-04-04T17:27:21Z
• Authors: Tharaka Ranathunge; Jeevanie Harishch...; Hamidou Maiga; Jeremy Bouyer; Y. I. Nilmini Sil...; Menaka Hapugoda
• Keywords: Sri lanka; Sterile Insect Technique; Mosquito control

The Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) is presently being tested to control dengue in several countries. SIT aims cause the decline of target insect population through release a sufficient number sterilized male insects. This induces sterility female population, as females that mate with males produce no offspring. Male insects are use ionizing irradiation. study aimed evaluate variable parameters may affect irradiation mosquito pupae.