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VSI - Mosquito Larvae Mass Rearing Trays

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Standardised larval rearing units for insect production are essential for the establishment of mass-rearing facilities. We offer mosquito mass rearing trays according to the specifications by the Joint FAO/IAEA Division of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture (FAO/IAEA-IPCL). The trays are compatible with the VSI Tray and Rack systems / Mosquito mass rearing module; those hold 30 mass rearing trays each. The mosquito mass-rearing tray was designed to provide a large surface area of shallow water - closely mimicking natural breeding sites and allowing for the larval diet to be easily accessible. According to research, the tray is applicable for rearing larvae of several mosquito species. No impact on male mating competitiveness to wild type mosquito females was found and the tray was recommended to be used in mosquito mass rearing facilities. The use of the trays for rearing other insect species requiring similar environmental conditions for pupation is likely.