Demonstrating the Feasibility of the Sterile Insect Technique in the Control of Vectors and Pests(CUB5021)

摘要

The sterile insect technique(SIT)is a species-specific and environment-friendly method for insect pest control. In most of the countries, the SIT has not reached the operational level for suppressing mosquito vectors of human infectious diseases, with some components requiring further improvement. Despite their remarkable success against agricultural and livestock pests, the decision makers from public health authorities claim scientific evidence of the effectiveness and cost-benefit in controlling mosquito-borne diseases.