Scientists explore new ways to target mosquitoes
The gist
Florida mosquito control districts are turning to radiation, bacteria, drones and modified mosquitoes.
The push comes as warming climates expand mosquito range and existing chemicals lose effectiveness.
How it unfolded
- since 2013A national mosquito monitoring program has been in place, coordinated by the Swiss Mosquito Network since 2020.
- 2025Following successful tests in Morcote, Sterile Insect Technique trials were expanded to 21 municipalities in Ticino.
- last yearThe federal government's action plan was published.