@article{fdi:010081316, title = {{C}omparing sterile male releases and other methods for integrated control of the tiger mosquito in temperate and tropical climates}, author = {{D}ouchet, {L}. and {H}aramboure, {M}. and {B}aldet, {T}. and {A}mbert, {G}. {L}. and {D}amiens, {D}avid and {G}ouagna, {L}ouis-{C}l{\'e}ment and {B}ouyer, {J}. and {L}abbe, {P}. and {T}ran, {A}.}, editor = {}, language = {{ENG}}, abstract = {{T}he expansion of mosquito species worldwide is creating a powerful network for the spread of arboviruses. {I}n addition to the destruction of breeding sites (prevention) and mass trapping, methods based on the sterile insect technique ({SIT}), the autodissemination of pyriproxyfen ({ADT}), and a fusion of elements from both of these known as boosted {SIT} ({BSIT}), are being developed to meet the urgent need for effective vector control. {H}owever, the comparative potential of these methods has yet to be explored in different environments. {T}his is needed to propose and integrate informed guidelines into sustainable mosquito management plans. {W}e extended a weather-dependent model of {A}edes albopictus population dynamics to assess the effectiveness of these different vector control methods, alone or in combination, in a tropical ({R}eunion island, southwest {I}ndian {O}cean) and a temperate ({M}ontpellier area, southern {F}rance) climate. {O}ur results confirm the potential efficiency of {SIT} in temperate climates when performed early in the year (mid-{M}arch for northern hemisphere). {I}n such a climate, the timing of the vector control action was the key factor in its success. {I}n tropical climates, the potential of the combination of methods becomes more relevant. {BSIT} and the combination of {ADT} with {SIT} were twice as effective compared to the use of {SIT} alone.}, keywords = {{FRANCE} ; {REUNION} ; {OCEAN} {INDIEN} ; {ZONE} {TROPICALE} ; {MONTPELLIER} ; {ZONE} {TEMPEREE}}, booktitle = {}, journal = {{S}cientific {R}eports - {N}ature}, volume = {11}, numero = {1}, pages = {7354 [14 p.]}, ISSN = {2045-2322}, year = {2021}, DOI = {10.1038/s41598-021-86798-8}, URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010081316}, }