Basic Studies Aiming at Orius minutus (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) Mass-Rearing [PDF]
Insects, 2022 This study presented biological and economic data for the mass-rearing of Orius minutus in Korea. Simplifying the mass-rearing process through an alternative diet and an artificial oviposition substrate is a prerequisite for enhancing the usability of ...
Hye-Jeong Jun +2 more
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Assessment of meridic larval and adult diets for mass rearing of Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae). [PDF]
PLoS ONEThe oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae), is a widespread pest in Bangladesh. Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) offers a solution for effectively suppressing this fruit fly species.
Mahfuza Momen +5 more
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Assessment of a Novel Adult Mass-Rearing Cage for Aedes albopictus (Skuse) and Anopheles arabiensis (Patton) [PDF]
Insects, 2020 Successful implementation of the sterile insect technique (SIT) against Aedes albopictus and Anopheles arabiensis relies on a continuous supply of sterile males. To meet this requirement, optimization of the mass-rearing techniques is needed. This study,
Hamidou Maïga +8 more
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Production Performance and Nutrient Conversion Efficiency of Field Cricket (Gryllus bimaculatus) in Mass-Rearing Conditions [PDF]
Animals, 2022 Currently, there is an increased interest in mass producing edible insects, e.g., field crickets (Gryllus bimaculatus), due to their market value and sustainable development. The current study aimed to measure the production performance of field crickets
Jamlong Mitchaothai +6 more
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Optimizing larval mass-rearing techniques for Aedes mosquitoes: enhancing production and quality for genetic control strategies [PDF]
ParasiteThe quantity and quality of laboratory-reared insects are pivotal for the success of any sterile male-release program. Optimizing larval mass-rearing methods to enhance both production and quality in Aedes mosquitoes is essential to meet the growing ...
Mamai Wadaka +12 more
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Mass-Rearing Conditions Do Not Always Reduce Genetic Diversity: The Case of the Mexican Fruit Fly, Anastrepha ludens (Diptera: Tephritidae) [PDF]
InsectsThe application of the sterile insect technique (SIT) requires the adaptation of insects to mass-rearing conditions. It is generally accepted that this adaptation may include a reduction in genetic diversity and an associated loss of desirable ...
Lorena Ruiz-Montoya +6 more
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Asaia spp. exposure for improving mosquito mass-rearing, and the effects on Culex pipiens pipiens vector competence for West Nile virus. [PDF]
PLoS ONEVarious vector control strategies are in place to reduce the spread of arthropod-borne viruses. Some of these, such as application of insecticides, are encountering operational challenges and a reduced overall effectiveness due to evolution of resistance.
Alessandro Roman +3 more
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Optimizing Cost-Effective Larval Diets for Mass Rearing of Aedes Mosquitoes in Vector Control Programs [PDF]
Insects(1) Background: Larval diet composition significantly influences the developmental, physiological, and reproductive traits of Ae. albopictus and Ae. aegypti, major arbovirus vectors.
Qianqian Li +4 more
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Effects of Alternative Food Sources and Different Substrates on the Mass Rearing of Amblyseius andersoni [PDF]
PlantsThe predatory mite Amblyseius andersoni Chant (Acari: Phytoseiidae) is a key biological control agent against spider mites and other pests. For its broad application, efficient and affordable mass-rearing systems are essential.
Angelos Bechtsoudis +3 more
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BMC Research Notes, 2020 Objective Trypanosomosis is a disease of domestic animals and humans resulting from infection with parasitaemic protozoa of the genus Trypanosoma transmitted primarily by tsetse flies.
Behablom Meharenet, Dereje Alemu
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