Application of Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) for Aedes albopictus (Skuse, 1895) in Sri Lanka: Dose optimization, mating competitiveness and release ratios
The males of Ae. albopictus irradiated at 50 Gy are adequately sterile and are competitive against the wild males. The release ratio of 5:1 irradiated males to wild males is a suitable ratio for the field application of SIT. The findings of the study will be important for the development of a protocol for future application of SIT for Ae. albopictus in Sri Lanka.
Authors
- Menaka Hapugoda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8300-9849)
- Jeevanie Harishchandra
- Risintha Premaratne
- W. Abeyewickreme
Institutions
- University of Kelaniya (LK)
- World Health Organization Regional Office for South-East Asia (IN)
- Anti Filariasis Campaign (LK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-09-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0331452
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.76
Funders
- National Research Council Sri Lanka
- International Atomic Energy Agency
- University of Kelaniya