Vectrax: A Long Lasting, Militarized ATSB Formulation for Efficient Insect Vector Control

This SBIR project proposes the development of VECTRAX, an EPA registered sugar-based vector control bait product, formulated and packaged for military use, effective to Attract and Kill target vectors (mosquitoes, biting flies, and filth flies), but harmless to non-targets like pollinators, natural enemies, and vertebrates. Insects that transmit militarily important diseases are now developing resistance to an increasing number of public health insecticides used for indoor residual sprays and space spray (aerosol) applications, with little global R & D underway to search for replacements. The development of VECTRAX for use in vector control will build on recent research accumulated on attractive toxic sugar baits for vector control, and on ISCA Technologies"decade-long experience on the R & D, production, and commercialization of long lasting, attractive semiochemical-laced, sugar and hydrolyzed protein Attract and Kill formulations that control agricultural pests. VECTRAX will be a long lasting, effective vector control formulation that can be applied by spraying it onto foliage, or by loading it into bait station platforms dispersed around protected areas. VECTRAX will be provided as a liquid concentrate with a long shelf life (>4 years), suitable for use by the military.