ReviewInfectious diseases of poverty2024
Current status of the sterile insect technique for the suppression of mosquito populations on a global scale.
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- Field evaluation of the efficacy of ovillanta ovitrap towardsParasite epidemiology and control · 2026Article
- Assessing the Sterile Insect Technique in Small, Non-Isolated Urban Areas: A Field Trial AgainstInsects · 2026Article
- Effects of chilling, fluorescent dust marking, and X-ray irradiation on the quality of male Anopheles arabiensis for sterile insect technique applications.Scientific reports · 2026Article
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- Advances in CRISPR gene drives for mosquito population control.Current opinion in microbiology · 2026Review
- Combating dengue using maleThe Lancet regional health. Western Pacific · 2026Article
- Effects of a bloodless diet on fitness and malaria susceptibility in Anopheles mosquitoes from Burkina Faso.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Autofluorescence and Fourier transform infrared analyses trace dietary fluorophores and reveal plastic contamination in the gut of mosquito larvae.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Environmental Factors That Regulate Mosquito Physiology and Behavior.Annual review of entomology · 2026Review
- Establishing and sustaining mosquito colonies: insights into morphology, bionomics, and advances in the rearing ofFrontiers in insect science · 2026Review
- Ivermectin's role in malaria control: the simplicity and the complexity.New microbes and new infections · 2025Article
- Suppression of the Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) populations using the boosted sterile insect technique in Greece.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Optimizing Health Across Humans, Animals, Plants, and Ecosystems: How Long Before Benefits Turn Harmful-and Harm Becomes Healing?Open forum infectious diseases · 2025Review
- Distribution of Larval Habitats and Efficiency of Various Trap Settings to Monitor SympatricInsects · 2025Article
- Effectiveness of the sterile insect technique in controlling Aedes albopictus as part of an integrated control measure: evidence from a first small-scale field trial in Switzerland.Infectious diseases of poverty · 2025Article
- CRISPR technologies for the control and study of malaria-transmitting anopheline mosquitoes.Parasites & vectors · 2025Review
- Suppression of Aedes aegypti by the sterile insect technique on Captiva Island, Florida, USA from 2020 to 2022.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2025Article
- Evaluating the performance of three packing methods for long-distance transport of sterile adult Aedes albopictus males.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Yellow Fever in Non-Human Primates: A Veterinary Guide from a One Health Perspective.Veterinary sciences · 2025Review
- Comparison of the standard and boosted sterile insect techniques for the suppression of Aedes albopictus populations under semi-field conditions.Parasite (Paris, France) · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe World Health Organization (WHO) has emphasized the urgent need for alternative strategies to chemical insecticides for controlling mosquito populations, particularly the invasive Aedes species, which are known vectors of arboviruses. Among these alternative approaches, the sterile insect technique (SIT) is experiencing rapid development, with numerous pilot trials being conducted worldwide. MAIN TEXT: This review aims to elucidate the principles of SIT and highlight the significant recent advancements that have facilitated its scalability. I also employ a phased conditional approach to categorize the progression of 39 projects, drawing on peer reviewed studies, press releases and direct communication with project managers. This review indicates that a substantial number of projects illustrate the efficacy of SIT in suppressing Aedes populations, with one project even demonstrating a reduction in dengue incidence. I offer several recommendations to mitigate potential failures and address the challenges of compensation and overcompensation when implementing SIT field trials. Furthermore, I examine the potential implications of male mating harassment on the effectiveness of SIT in reducing disease transmission.
conclusionsThis comprehensive assessment underscores the promise of SIT as a viable strategy for mosquito control. The insights gained from these trials not only contribute to the understanding of SIT's effectiveness but also highlight the importance of careful project management and ecological considerations in the pursuit of public health objectives.
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