Drones will release sterile male mosquitoes over European cities to control invasive tiger mosquito populations

lesnumeriques.com (French)

Drones will soon release millions of sterile male mosquitoes over European cities to combat the invasive tiger mosquito. This new aerial strategy, proven effective in trials, uses drones to disperse sterile males that mate with wild females, preventing offspring and reducing populations. The method aims to control the spread of diseases like dengue and Zika, with pilot programs launching across Europe in 2026.


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