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Evaluate whether releasing artificially Wolbachia-infected male Aedes albopictus mosquitoes can competitively mate to suppress field populations without persistent bacterial establishment.

September 23, 2016Scientific ReportsOpen Access

Female Adult Aedes albopictus Suppression by Wolbachia-Infected Male Mosquitoes

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JMJames W. MainsMosquitoMate (United States)CBCorey L. BrelsfoardTexas Tech University RRRobert I. RoseAmerican Nurses Association

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Pilot field trial demonstrates localized suppression of female Aedes albopictus mosquitoes via Wolbachia-infected male releases, indicating a viable biopesticide approach for vector control.

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Evaluate whether releasing artificially Wolbachia-infected male Aedes albopictus mosquitoes can competitively mate to suppress field populations without persistent bacterial establishment.
Conducted an open-release pilot field trial in Lexington, Kentucky, USA, following approval under an EPA Experimental Use Permit.
Monitored localized egg hatch rates, adult female mosquito abundance, and tested for horizontal transmission or establishment of the artificial Wolbachia strain in wild populations.
Observed a localized reduction in both mosquito egg hatch rates and adult female numbers following male releases.
Detected no field establishment of the artificial Wolbachia infection type resulting from unintended female releases or horizontal transmission.

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Mains et al. (2016) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69dd40e3fb7610310c101555 https://doi.org/10.1038/srep33846

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Pilot field trial demonstrates localized suppression of female Aedes albopictus mosquitoes via Wolbachia-infected male releases, indicating a viable biopesticide approach for vector control.

Female Adult Aedes albopictus Suppression by Wolbachia-Infected Male Mosquitoes

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