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Lisbon Pilots Innovative Sterile Mosquito Program to Naturally Limit Disease Spread
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Portugal has successfully completed the initial phase of a eco-friendly initiative in Lisbon, releasing 30,000 sterile male mosquitoes to naturally curb the population of invasive disease-carrying species. This targeted, chemical-free biopesticide method offers a promising and safe way to protect communities from tropical diseases like dengue and Zika.
Portugal has successfully completed the initial phase of a eco-friendly initiative in Lisbon, releasing 30,000 sterile male mosquitoes to naturally curb the population of invasive disease-carrying species. This targeted, chemical-free biopesticide method offers a promising and safe way to protect communities from tropical diseases like dengue and Zika.