Evaluating a Novel Method to Limit Non-Target Mortality in Attractive Toxic Sugar Bait Systems
, while inducing near complete mosquito mortality (>90%) following capture. Our results indicate that perforated bag-based ATSB systems incorporated into passive traps can target mosquitoes across multiple physiological states while minimizing the non-target risk. This platform provides promising and environmentally responsible integration of ATSB deployment into mosquito surveillance and control programs.
Authors
- Barry W. Alto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7054-2081)
- Liam. Shine
- Eric P. Caragata (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8925-4549)
- B.C. Wilson
- Nathan D. Burkett-Cadena
- Tanise Moitinho S. Stenn
Institutions
- University of Florida (US)
- Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Insects
- Published
- 2026-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/insects17040370
- Primary Topic
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- National Institute of Food and Agriculture