These D. melanogaster systems illustrate the potential
with which modern genetics can be applied to other
insects. Provided solutions to the above questions are
found, it is likely that genetic transformation will enable
these strategies to be tested in, and perhaps extended to,
agriculturally important pest species in the near future.
This will revolutionize the ability to simultaneously generate
multiple new genetic sexing strains that will enable
the production of male-only strains of insects for use in
applied insect control programs.