Effects of radio frequency exposure on hatching rate and development period of ae. albopictus (skuse) (diptera: culicidae)

Telecommunication technologies such as radio, cell phones, and television were developed to meet human needs and have been widely used for decades. However, the invention relies on radio frequency (RF) transmission to transfer and receive signals, which increased concern about the effects of RF fields on human health, including mosquito-borne diseases caused by exposure to these fields. Hence, to address these concerns, a study was carried out to assess the effect of RF exposure on mosquitoes. This study aims to determine the effect of RF exposure on the hatching rate, development period, and egg morphology of the Aedes population. Under laboratory conditions, 50 Ae. albopictus eggs were exposed to three different exposures (control, low dose: 900 MHz, and high dose: 18 GHz). The effect of the exposure on hatching rate, development period, and egg morphology was observed. In conclusion, a high dose resulted in a lower hatch rate and a longer development period, but faster hatching days.