Current Status of Mosquito Handling, Transporting and Releasing in Frame of the Sterile Insect Technique
Background
With the increasing burden of mosquito-borne diseases around the world and the traditional control methods showing drawbacks, the sterile insect technique (SIT) is now a potential new tool in the field of controlling mosquitoes. During the implementation of SIT, several steps, such as handling, transportation and release, are of great importance and stand a chance to be optimized. Here, we provide an overview of the key steps in the whole SIT process, listing the main handling, transporting and releasing methods described in the present studies in order to maximize the success of the SIT. With the relevant technical summary, the cognition of this technology can be more accurate; the explorations and results may evoke more follow-up research, making them more directional.
Guo, J., Zheng, X., Zhang, D., & Wu, Y. (2022). Current Status of Mosquito Handling, Transporting and Releasing in Frame of the Sterile Insect Technique. Insects, 13(6), 532.