Pilot trial using mass field-releases of sterile males produced with the incompatible and sterile insect techniques as part of integrated < i > Aedes aegypti < /i > control in Mexico

Conclusions/SignificanceOur study, the first open-field pilot implementation ofWolbachia IIT-SIT in Mexico and Latin-America, confirms that inundative male releases can significantly reduce natural populations ofAe.aegypti. More importantly, we present successful pilot results of the integration ofWolbachia IIT-SIT within a IVM plan implemented by Ministry of Health personnel.
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Source Type: research