Longevity of mass-reared, irradiated and packed male Anopheles arabiensis and Aedes aegypti under simulated environmental field conditions

Longevity of mass-reared, irradiated and packed male Anopheles arabiensis and Aedes aegypti under simulated environmental field conditions

Abstract Background To ensure the success of a mosquito control programme that integrates the sterile insect technique (SIT), it is highly desirable to release sterile males with a maximal lifespan to increase release effectiveness. Understanding sterile male survival under field conditions is thus...

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Main Authors: Nicole Jean Culbert, Hamidou Maiga, Nanwintoum Sévérin Bimbile Somda, Jeremie Roger Lionel Gilles, Jérémy Bouyer, Wadaka Mamai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Sterile insect technique
Mosquito
Packing
Release time
Climatic conditions
Diptera
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-3191-z

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