Rachel Morreale

The study evaluates the effectiveness of the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) in reducing Aedes aegypti populations on Captiva Island, Florida, showing up to 79% adult population reduction and 59% egg density decline, but highlighting challenges from wild female influx.

The paper develops a predictive model for the spatial distribution of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopicti in Florida using climate, host density, and competitive interactions, achieving high validation accuracy.

The paper quantifies permethrin resistance and kdr alleles in Florida Aedes aegypti and Ae. albopictus strains, finding widespread resistance and strong correlation between kdr alleles and resistance ratios.