Suppression Trial through an Integrated Vector Management of Aedes albopictus (Skuse) Based on the Sterile Insect Technique in a Non-Isolated Area in Spain

In recent years, Aedes albopictus (Skuse, 1984) has expanded its distribution globally due to high ecological plasticity. This expansion increased the population’s susceptibility contracting diseases such as dengue, Zika, and chikungunya, among others, which are transmitted by this mosquito species. absence of effective control methods, application sterile insect technique (SIT) is proposed part an integrated vector management (IVM) program. From 2007 2020, strategy been tested in a non-isolated population urban area 45 ha, representative municipalities Valencian region (Spain). The levels adult females eggs collected traps have reduced 70–80% compared area, demonstrating efficacy reducing populations. work analyzes impact migration wild from peri-urban core.