97 - Quantifying the spatial dissemination of mosquito-driven deposition of pyriproxyfen associated with the use of autodissemination approaches.

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

9:00 AM - 9:10 AM PDT

Location: B116

Presenter(s)

Naveen Kumar (he/him/his)

PhD student & Research Assistant
Department of Biological Sciences, Texas Tech University, Texas, United States

Co-Author(s)

DC

Destiny Cuellar, N/A (she/her/hers)

Graduate Research Assistant
Department of Biological Sciences, Texas Tech University, Texas, United States
Hunter Covey, n/a

Lab Manager
Texas Tech University, Texas, United States
AR

Amanda Ramirez, n/a

Graduate Student
Department of Biological Sciences, Texas Tech University, Texas, United States
Joseph McMillan, n/a

Assistant Professor
Texas Tech University, Texas, United States
Corey L. Brelsfoard, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Department of Biological Sciences, Texas Tech University, Texas, United States

Abstract: Auto-dissemination (AD) pyriproxyfen (PPF), delivered via treated male mosquitoes (ADAM) or AD stations, offers an effective approach to target cryptic mosquito breeding sites. This study examined for spatial dissemination of PPF and potential non-target exposure associated with the use of auto-dissemination approaches. PPF transfer was assessed by examining plant nectar sources, insects, and oviposition sites. Our findings advance the understanding of PPF dissemination dynamics and environmental implications of AD-based mosquito control.