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Rutgers scientists have developed an artificial feeding system for the maintenance and growth of mosquitoes that exploits their sugar feeding behavior rather than blood feeding.
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Summary Rutgers scientists have developed an artificial feeding system for the maintenance and growth of mosquitoes that exploits their sugar feeding behavior rather than blood feeding behavior. Mosquitoes can both survive and lay eggs on this system. The diet is completely synthetic, blood-free and supports several different species of mosquitoes including Aedes, Anopheles and Culex mosquitoes. The diet provides fecundity and fertility similar to the blood diet, and supports the survival of both male and female mosquitoes. The artificial diet can also support multiple generations of mosquito production without a reduction in efficacy. This system does not require any electrical power for its operation and is functional at room temperature. Market Applications • Mosquito feeder • Non-membrane feeding device • Mosquito diet • Artificial diet Advantages • Maintenance free, reusable • Unique feeding mechanism • Does not require phagostimulant • Non-species specific • Longer shelf life than blood • Economical, eco-friendly