Drones will release sterile male mosquitoes to combat tiger mosquito spread in France

journaldugeek.com (French)

Drones will soon release sterile male mosquitoes over cities to control the invasive tiger mosquito population. This method involves releasing sterile males that mate with wild females, preventing offspring. Drones allow for wider, more precise dispersal than previous ground-based methods. The tiger mosquito is rapidly expanding in France, posing a health risk. This drone strategy aims to reduce mosquito numbers and associated diseases.


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