Projektnummer

N001075

Zusammenfassung

The cherry vinegar fly, Drosophila suzukii, is an invasive alien species that is becoming a growing problem for environment and global economy, as it infests berries, stone fruits, and grapes, with currently no effective and sustainable pest control method available. The Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) is an effective, species-specific, environmental friendly, and sustainable pest management approach, which is based on the large-scale release of sterile male insects that suppress or even eradicate target populations by infertile matings. SIT relies on the efficient separation of males a...