| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6374095 | Current Opinion in Insect Science | 2015 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
- The sterile insect technique has been effective against many pest insect species.
- This environmentally friendly method is being resurrected for mosquito suppression.
- Recent developments allow efficient mass-rearing and irradiation for male release.
- Wolbachia approaches plus irradiation promise safe and sustainable suppression.
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Authors
Rosemary Susan Lees, Jeremie RL Gilles, Jorge Hendrichs, Marc JB Vreysen, Kostas Bourtzis,