"The Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) is a major advancement in controlling tiger mosquitoes in France, aiming for a 90% reduction in their populations within two years."
"Terratis, a Montpellier-based start-up, plans to release large numbers of sterilized male tiger mosquitoes to mate with females, effectively reducing the mosquito birth rate significantly."
Montpellier-based start-up Terratis aims to use the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) to drastically cut the tiger mosquito population in France. This method involves irradiating male mosquitoes to render them sterile, allowing them to compete sexually but not reproduce. The initiative, which follows successful tests showing a 50-60% birth rate reduction, hopes to accomplish a 90% drop in tiger mosquito population in just two years. With tiger mosquitoes being carriers of various diseases, this technique could significantly enhance public health and reduce nuisances during summer months.
Read at The Local France
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