Current status of the sterile insect technique for the suppression of mosquito populations on a global scale
In recent years, genetic control technologies have gained traction globally as viable alternatives to chemical insecticides, acknowledging their detrimental effects on ecosystems and human health. Notably, the sterile insect technique (SIT) has experienced renewed interest as a method for controlling Aedes mosquitoes, particularly following the Zika virus outbreaks in the Americas and the rising incidence of dengue fever. The WHO and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have provided guidelines for testing SIT against Aedes mosquitoes, which serve as the foundation for upcoming trials in the Pacific region. This raises a pertinent question: what is the status of other ongoing trials worldwide?
Bouyer, J. (2024). Current status of the sterile insect technique for the suppression of mosquito populations on a global scale. Infectious Diseases of Poverty, 13. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40249-024-01242-z