France is releasing millions of sterile insects to fight tiger mosquitoes
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In southern France, a startup is deploying millions of sterile male tiger mosquitoes in urban areas to curb their population and the spread of diseases they carry. This innovative approach involves releasing males that mate with females but produce no offspring, gradually reducing the mosquito population. This strategy is crucial as tiger mosquitoes are invasive and linked to the transmission of various diseases, making this initiative a significant step in public health management.
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