Tsetse flies are the sole vectors of human African trypanosomiasis throughout sub-Saharan
Africa. Both sexes of adult tsetse feed exclusively on blood and contribute to disease …

Background The Mediterranean fruit fly (medfly), Ceratitis capitata, is a major destructive
insect pest due to its broad host range, which includes hundreds of fruits and vegetables. It …

Background Invasive species represent a global concern for their rapid spread and the
possibility of infectious disease transmission. This is the case of the global invader Aedes …

In insects, rapidly evolving primary sex-determining signals are transduced by a conserved
regulatory module controlling sexual differentiation. In the agricultural pest Ceratitis capitata (…

Aedes spp. are a major public health concern due to their ability to be efficient vectors of
dengue, Chikungunya, Zika, and other arboviruses. With limited vaccines available and no …

When considering a mosquito release programme, one of the first issues to be addressed is
how to eliminate/separate the females. The greatest number of options might eventually be …

Simple Summary Tephritid fruit flies comprise pests of high agricultural relevance and species
that have emerged as global invaders. Chemical signals play key roles in multiple steps of …

The Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) involving area-wide release of mass-reared and sterilized
pest insects has proven successful to reduce, control and eradicate economically important …

Background The dramatic worldwide expansion of Aedes albopictus (the Asian tiger mosquito)
and its vector competence for numerous arboviruses represent a growing threat to public …

Background Tsetse flies (Glossina sp.) are the vectors of human and animal trypanosomiasis
throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Tsetse flies are distinguished from other Diptera by unique …