Genetic control of Aedes mosquitoes
Autor(es): Alphey, L.; McKemey, A.; Nimmo, D.; Neira Oviedo, M.; Lacroix, R.; Matzen, K.; Beech, C.
Resumo: Aedes mosquitoes include important vector species such as Aedes aegypti, the major vector of dengue. Genetic control methods are being developed for several of these species, stimulated by an urgent need owing to the poor effectiveness of current methods combined with an increase in chemical pesticide resistance. In this review we discuss the various genetic strategies that have been proposed, their present status, and future prospects. We focus particularly on those methods that are already being tested in the field, including RIDL and Wolbachia-based approaches.
Palavras-Chave: Human diseases; Pesticides; Pest control; Pathogens; Aquatic insects; Public health; Disease transmission; Pesticide resistance; Dengue; Vectors; Genetic control
Imprenta: Pathogens and Global Health, v. 107, n. 4, p. 170-179, 2013.
Descritores: Aedes aegypti - Transmission ; Aedes aegypti - Dengue ; Aedes aegypti - Public health
Data de publicação: 2013
