Standardization of the FAO/IAEA Flight Test for Quality Control of Sterile Mosquitoes

Successful implementation of the sterile insect technique (SIT) against Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus relies on maintaining a consistent release of high-quality sterile males. Affordable, rapid, practical quality control tools based on the male’s flight ability (ability to escape from a flight...

Full description

Bibliographic Details

Published in:	Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
Main Authors:	Hamidou Maïga, Deng Lu, Wadaka Mamai, Nanwintoum Séverin Bimbilé Somda, Thomas Wallner, Mame Thierno Bakhoum, Odet Bueno Masso, Claudia Martina, Simran Singh Kotla, Hanano Yamada, Gustavo Salvador Herranz, Rafael Argiles Herrero, Chee Seng Chong, Cheong Huat Tan, Jeremy Bouyer
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-07-01
Subjects:	mass-rearing sterile insect technique Aedes aegypti Aedes albopictus age cost
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbioe.2022.876675/full