Marc J. B. Vreysen

TL;DR: Mosquito-borne viruses can be reliably detected by RT-qPCR assay in pools of mosquitoes exceeding 1000 specimens, and this will represent an important step to expand pathogen-free colonies for mass-rearing sterile males for programmes that have a SIT component.

TL;DR: This data identify G. pallidipes as a significant driver for the generation and diversity of GpSGHV variants and may provide control guidance when new tsetse colonies are established and hence, for improved management of the virus in t setse rearing facilities that maintain multiple Glossina species.

TL;DR: A new prototype of an automated chilled adult release system (Bruno Spreader Innovation, (BSI™)) for tsetse flies was tested for its accuracy (in counting) and release rate consistency as discussed by the authors.

TL;DR: In this paper , the effect of dose and rate on sterility in irradiated mosquitoes was investigated and it was found that the recombination of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in treatments with moderate to high dose rates might minimize indirect radiation-induced effects in mosquitoes and decrease sterility levels, unless dose along with its direct effects is increased.

TL;DR: The data presented indicate that the behavioural responses in time and space of sterile male G. austeni are influenced by the type of trapping device used, especially during the hot-dry and the beginning of the cold-dry season.