Program
| MSD1a | |
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| Hyun Yang | |
| UNICAMP | |
| Title | Control of mosquitoes by the the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) |
| Abstract | We propose a mathematical model to describe the dynamics of a mosquito population when the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) is used as a biological control. This technique consists in the introduction of sterile insects (produced by irradiation) in a previously infested region. We use optimal control theory to evaluate the effectiveness of the application of SIT, together with insecticide to a mosquito population. We want to find the minimal effort necessary to reduce the fertile female mosquitoes considering the cost of insecticide application, the cost of production of irradiated mosquitoes, and social cost. Coauthors: Roberto Thome, Lourdes Esteva Peralta |
| Location | Woodward 1 |