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New World screwworms are primarily controlled through Sterile Insect Technique

Sterile Insect Technique: How it works and why it matters

October 1, 2026

SIT and Public PerceptionThe Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) has received increased attention over the past year due to the expansion of SIT programs and its role in controlling insects of public health importance. The method uses laboratory-reared, sterilized male insects released into targeted...

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