Life table variations in Wolbachia-transinfected (wMel & wAlbB strains) and uninfected Aedes aegypti: the role of various larval diets

The results of this study suggest that LD1 (fish feed) can be recommended as the superior larval diet for the mass rearing of <i>Wolbachia</i>-transinfected strains, although both LD1 and LD4 diets demonstrated positive effects on all the <i>Ae. aegypti</i> strains. Meanwhile, LD4 (dog biscuit + brewer's yeast) can be recommended for the routine rearing of uninfected <i>Ae. aegypti</i> colonies, as it is comparatively cost-effective and readily available in India. These findings could contribute to the large-scale mosquito rearing programs under the <i>Wolbachia</i> strategy, ultimately supporting the implementation of sustainable vector control approaches for arboviral disease management.