Barbados Tests New Mosquito Tech | Barbados News

Barbados is testing a game-changing mosquito trap that lures and kills adult mosquitoes and their eggs—no chemicals needed. Scientists are also watching a biological breakthrough: Wolbachia bacteria, which blocks viruses like dengue and Zika inside mosquitoes. When released, these engineered mosquitoes reduce disease spread by either preventing offspring or passing on the bacteria. Indonesia’s trials saw 77% fewer dengue cases and 86% fewer hospitalizations—proof this could be the future of mosquito control. The University of the West Indies is now evaluating if these eco-friendly methods can work in Barbados to protect public health without pesticides. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0d8843ebb68d0e7e