Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6127734 | Acta Tropica | 2013 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We evaluated the longevity of males Aedes albopictus under semi-field conditions. ⺠The impact of radio-sterilization, sugar supply, and mating activity was tested. ⺠Sterilization and mating activity reduced male longevity. ⺠Immediate sugar feeding could compensate for these impairments. ⺠Providing sugar sources prior to release during SIT programmes appeared critical.
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Authors
Clelia F. Oliva, Marco J. Maier, Jeremie Gilles, Maxime Jacquet, Guy Lemperiere, Serge Quilici, Marc J.B. Vreysen, François Schooneman, Dave D. Chadee, Sebastien Boyer,