David F. Hoel

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 analyzes genetic variability and immune response potential of salivary proteins in Phlebotomus papatasi sand flies from Egypt and Jordan.

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.