Effectiveness of the sterile insect technique in controlling Aedes albopictus as part of an integrated control measure: evidence from a first small-scale field trial in Switzerland
This trial demonstrated the potential of SIT as a complementary tool in Swiss vector control. Public interest and acceptance were high. To improve cost-effectiveness, further optimization of male production, sterilization, transport, and release processes is needed. Continued implementation over multiple seasons is recommended to enhance long-term effectiveness.
Authors
- Valentina Campana
- Damiana Ravasi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2480-484X)
- Eleonora Flacio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8267-6503)
- Arianna Puggioli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5376-5213)
- Francesco Pace (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8039-0480)
- Diego Parrondo Monton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6997-7555)
- Matteo Tanadini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4975-9072)
Institutions
- University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (CH)
- Swiss Data Science Center (CH)
- Centro Agricoltura Ambiente (Italy) (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Infectious Diseases of Poverty
- Published
- 2025-08-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40249-025-01360-2
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.64
Funders
- European Commission
- International Atomic Energy Agency
- HORIZON EUROPE Framework Programme
- Bundesamt für Umwelt
- HORIZON EUROPE Reforming and enhancing the European Research and Innovation system