Integrated vector management with the sterile insect technique component for the suppression of Aedes aegypti in an urban setting in Indonesia

• Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases Vol. 19; no. 7; p. e0013290
• Main Authors: Sasmita, Hadian Iman, Neoh, Kok-Boon, Ernawan, Beni, Indarwatmi, Murni, Nasution, Indah Arastuti, Fitrianto, Nur, Ramadhani, Tri, Isnani, Tri, Sasaerila, Yorianta Hidayat, Rahman, Rafa Listyani, Yusmalinar, Sri, Putra, Ramadhani Eka, Ahmad, Intan, Tu, Wu-Chun
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Public Library of Science 07.07.2025; Public Library of Science (PLoS)
• Subjects: Aedes - physiology; Aedes - radiation effects; Animals; Biology and Life Sciences; Cities; Female; Health aspects; Indonesia; Insecticides; Insecticides - pharmacology; Male; Medicine and Health Sciences; Methods; Metropolitan areas; Mosquito Control - methods; Mosquito Vectors - physiology; Mosquito Vectors - radiation effects; Mosquitoes; Nuclear energy; Public health; Radiation; Vector control; Indonesia

Implementing the sterile insect technique (SIT) in areas with high-density target mosquito populations throughout the year is challenging. This study evaluated the effectiveness of releasing radiation-sterilized male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which were subjected to pre-release control measures in a...