Akvo Flow, Caddisfly and Lumen

Biological control for reducing insect breeding

  • Insect Breeding Control
  • Public Health

Mosquito Control With Entomopathogenic Bacteria has been assessed in Europe. The application of microbial control agents can effectively reduce the population densities of the target species such as the floodwater mosquitoes Aedes vexans and Ochlerotatus sticticus and the container breeders Culex pipiens or Aedes albopictus to an acceptable level. Thus the quality of life for humans can be maintained, minimizing the need for personal protection by repellents, screens, and bed nets.

Solution characteristics

Themes
Supply sufficient drinking water of good quality to protect population health
Sub themes
Definition of quality standards for drinking water
Stakeholder group
  • Water Utilities (WU)
Pain reliever
  • Spread of insect and water-borne diseases
Gain creator
  • Biological control of insect breeding
Type of climate
Temperate
Geographical scope
International
Social Innovation Dimension
  • Technological Solution
Societal challenges
  • Public Health and Risk Prevention
Solution Type
  • Process
Technological readiness level
  • TRL 4 technology validated in lab

Solution provider

German Mosquito Control Association

Norbert Becker

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