The development of sterile insect technique (SIT) control methods to suppress the light brown apple moth (Epihyas postvittana) in California

The development of the sterile insect technique (SIT) is being explored for the suppression, control and eventual eradication of the Light Brown Apple Moth. This method has been used succesfully on many other pest insects such as Pink Bollworm, Medfly, Mexfly and others.