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ArticleScientific reports2025

Enhanced mosquito sex separation using NaCl for optimised sterile insect technique and incompatible insect technique programmes.

Kee Kee Chng, Jonathan Wee Kent Liew, Sook Chin Ang, Muhammad Faizal Zulkifli, Chee-Seng Chong, Cheong Huat Tan, Deng Lu

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Kee Kee ChngEnvironmental Health Institute, National Environment Agency, Singapore, Singapore.
Jonathan Wee Kent LiewEnvironmental Health Institute, National Environment Agency, Singapore, Singapore.
Sook Chin AngEnvironmental Health Institute, National Environment Agency, Singapore, Singapore.
Muhammad Faizal ZulkifliEnvironmental Health Institute, National Environment Agency, Singapore, Singapore.
Chee-Seng ChongEnvironmental Health Institute, National Environment Agency, Singapore, Singapore.
Cheong Huat TanEnvironmental Health Institute, National Environment Agency, Singapore, Singapore.
Deng LuEnvironmental Health Institute, National Environment Agency, Singapore, Singapore. lu_deng@nea.gov.sg.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Accurate separation of sexes is pivotal for the success of Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) and Incompatible Insect Technique (IIT) mosquito control programmes. We present a novel approach utilising a 15% sodium chloride (NaCl) treatment coupled with an automated mechanical separation system to significantly reduce female contamination among released males. Our findings not only demonstrated a 30-fold reduction in female contamination rates but also offer insights into the effects of salinity on mosquito larvae and pupae. This integrated strategy enhances the efficiency of large-scale mosquito production for disease control programmes.

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CulicidaeMosquito ControlPest Control, BiologicalSodium ChlorideAnimalsFemaleLarvaMalePupaSodium ChlorideAedes aegyptiLarge-scale mosquito productionMechanical sex separationNaCl treatmentSITSodium chlorideWolbachia

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PMID41315436
PMCPMC12663223

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