Ecological dynamics of field Aedes albopictus populations under Wolbachia-mediated suppression.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The incompatible insect technique (IIT), based on Wolbachia-induced conditional sterility, has proven highly effective in suppressing mosquito populations for dengue control. However, concerns that accidental release of infected females could drive population replacement have prompted integration of IIT with irradiation or advanced sex-separation technologies. Moreover, the broader ecological consequences of IIT-based suppression remain insufficiently understood. Here, we investigated whether standalone IIT, leveraging Wolbachia-associated fitness costs under real-world conditions, can effectively suppress Aedes albopictus populations without causing replacement, while also addressing key ecological concerns related to IIT-based mosquito population suppression.

Method

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12459051 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature