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Integrating sterile females into sterile insect technique programs to control Bactrocera dorsalis in La Réunion

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The oriental fruit fly Bactrocera dorsalis is currently causing major economic losses in Réunion Island, threatening fruit production and agricultural sustainability. The SIT, based on the mass release of sterile insects, has been identified as a promising biological control strategy. While SIT programs usually rely on the release of sterile males, the potential contribution of sterile females remains poorly documented, particularly regarding their influence on mating dynamics and population suppression.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.20322117

Authors: delatte, helene, Gabriel, Jeanjeau, Lebon, Amélie, Moquet, Laura

Institution: Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement

Language: English

Topic: Insect behavior and control techniques

Subfield: Insect Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: green

Funder: European Commission