Authorities to release sterile male mosquitoes into the wild to control overpopulation

[Paphos Life]

Authorities in Kiti, Larnaca have started testing a new technique to combat mosquito overpopulation, the Health Ministry said. Through the method called 'Sterile Insect Technique' (SIT), crews will be releasing irradiated male mosquitoes into the wild using drones or cars, to mate with wild female mosquitoes. After mating with an irradiated male, females give birth to ...

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