Protecting north Queensland from Aedes albopictus, an exotic dengue vector, with Attractive Targeted Sugar Baits (ATSB) (Old ID 26789)
Role
Principal Investigator
Description
Aedes albopictus, a documented vector of dengue, Zika and chikungunya, is one of the fastest spreading invasive species worldwide, and was first detected in the Torres Strait in 2005. This pilot project will lay the foundation required to assess the feasibility of Attractive Targeted Sugar Baits (ATSB) to control Aedes albopictus. The overall objective is to determine the frequency that mosquitos’ sugar feed, a parameter critical to the success of ATSBs. This pilot data will be leveraged for funding to trial the use of ATSBs to stop Ae. albopictus from reaching the mainland.
Date
13 Mar 2020 - 12 Mar 2022
Project Type
GRANT
Keywords
Aedes Albopictus;Attractive Toxic Sugar Bait;Torres Strait;Dengue
Funding Body
Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre Limited
Amount
50000
Project Team
Odwell Muzari;Thomas Swan;Scott Ritchie;Kyran Staunton;Tom Burkot