Stopping the Asian Tiger Mosquito from reaching mainland Australia with sugar baits (Old ID 26693)
Role
Chief 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
01 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020
Project Type
GRANT
Keywords
Aedes Albopictus;Attractive Toxic Sugar Bait;Torres Strait;Dengue
Funding Body
Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation
Amount
5000
Project Team
Thomas Swan;Kyran Staunton;Tom Burkot