Sterile insect release method is best suited for
A. Fruit fly
B. Termites
C. Grass hopper
D. Mango hoppers
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Sterile insect release method is best suited for Fruit flies.Fruit flies are reared in millions and sterilized using gamma or x-rays. The sterile males are then released twice a week in the target areas at 100000 to 300000 sterile males per square kilometre. They mate with the wild females which result in infertile eggs being laid.

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