Terratis applies the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) to control populations of tiger mosquitoes and agricultural pests. This method involves releasing sterilized insects to reduce the reproductive capacity of target pest populations.
Funding
$1.6M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
The proliferation of tiger mosquitoes and agricultural pests poses significant challenges to public health, well-being, and economic development, often requiring environmentally damaging pesticides for control. Traditional pest control methods can be costly, lack precision, and may not be effective in the long term due to insecticide resistance.
Solution
Terratis employs the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) to diminish populations of harmful insects, offering an eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. The company produces and sterilizes male insects in a specialized insect farm, then releases them into targeted areas on a weekly basis. These sterile males mate with wild females, resulting in no offspring and a subsequent reduction in the pest population. Terratis's approach provides a scientifically validated, cost-effective, and environmentally conscious solution for managing mosquito and agricultural pest infestations.
Target Audience
Terratis serves municipalities, property owners, tourism operators, and agricultural producers seeking effective and sustainable solutions for mosquito and agricultural pest management.
Features
- Production and sterilization of male insects in a dedicated insect farm
- Weekly release of sterile males into targeted zones to disrupt reproduction cycles
- Application of the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT), a proven method for pest control
- Environmentally friendly approach that avoids the use of chemical pesticides
- Reduction of wild mosquito fertility by 60-70% within the first year
- Decrease in mosquito bites by up to 80%
- Reduction in the population of female mosquitoes by over 40%