Review of: Modelling the Impact of Sterile Males Releases on a Wild Mosquito Population –model assessment from field trials in Mauritius. Round#1/Reviewer#1

Key Points

• This review evaluates how releasing sterile male mosquitoes affects wild mosquito populations.
• Review of modeling techniques used in field trials
• Analysis of data from trials conducted in Mauritius
• Assessment of population dynamics impacted by sterile male releases
• Model predictions show a potential reduction in mosquito population size.
• Field trials affirm the effectiveness of sterile males in controlling wild populations.
• Findings suggest improvements in current models for better accuracy.