Genetic Biocontrol Programs
A curated directory of active research programs, companies, and resources working on genetic biocontrol technologies — including gene drive, sterile insect technique, and Wolbachia-based approaches.
Programs researching and developing gene drive technologies for vector control, invasive species management, and biodiversity conservation.
Target Malaria
A vector control research alliance developing gene drive mosquitoes to reduce malaria transmission in Africa.
GBIRd
Investigating gene drive technologies to reduce invasive rodent populations and protect island ecosystems.
Transmission Zero
Developing gene drive mosquitoes to eliminate malaria transmission.
UCI Malaria Initiative
University of California Irvine program advancing gene drive research for malaria elimination.
Synbal
Developing synthetic gene drive systems for agricultural pest control.
Programs using Wolbachia and other symbiont-based approaches for vector control and disease prevention.
World Mosquito Program
Deploys Wolbachia-carrying mosquitoes to reduce dengue, Zika, and other mosquito-borne diseases worldwide.
MosquitoMate
Provides Incompatible Insect Technique solutions for Aedes mosquitoes based on Wolbachia-induced cytoplasmic incompatibility.
Biocentis
Develops eco-friendly genetic solutions to control dangerous insect species that spread disease or threaten food security.
Companies and programs applying sterile insect and incompatible insect techniques for pest and vector control.
Agragene
Precision-Guided Sterile Insect Technology™ for planet-friendly agricultural pest control.
BigSis
Reinventing SIT by automating the individualised production of sterile male insects at scale.
BioBee
Offers advanced environmentally friendly biological pest control including the Sterile Insect Technique.
Debug by Verily
Developing robotics for mass-rearing and sex separation of mosquitoes for SIT and IIT programs.
Diptera.ai
Makes SIT affordable with proprietary technology for sterile male mosquito releases.
FruitFly Africa
Industry service company applying SIT for fruit fly control across South African agricultural sectors.
Malera Technologies
Distributor and implementer of Senecio Robotics SIT solutions across Africa.
Oxitec
Develops and deploys transgenic insect autocidal control technologies for a variety of insect species worldwide.
SENECIO Robotics
Robotics solutions for automated sterile insect production and deployment.
Joint FAO/IAEA Programme
Pioneers in the development and use of SIT to enhance food security and international trade.
X Sterile Insect Technique
Advancing sterile insect technique applications for pest management.
Networks, governance bodies, and databases supporting the broader genetic biocontrol research community.
FAO IAEA SIT Directory
A database of currently active SIT and autocidal programs maintained by the IAEA.
Outreach Network for Gene Drive Research
Coordinates stakeholder engagement and awareness-raising for gene drive research in the public interest.
Gene Drive Governance
A global research network committed to understanding governance frameworks for gene drive technologies.
African Genetic Biocontrol Consortium
Committed to expanding research and use of genetic biocontrol approaches for malaria and vector-borne diseases in Africa.
