Sterile Mosquitoes Fight Dengue Threat | Sacramento Kings News

Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito District launches a bold new fight against invasive Aedes aegypti mosquitoes by releasing Wolbachia-infected sterile males in Rosemont—starting next week. These males, when they mate with wild females, ensure no offspring hatch, helping curb populations of disease carriers that spread dengue, Zika, and yellow fever. Already tested in South Natomas, this sterile insect technique (SIT) offers a smarter, science-backed alternative to traditional control methods that struggle with these fast-breeding, human-hanging pests. The district will deploy weekly releases and traps while urging residents to eliminate standing water and use repellent. It’s a multi-pronged, innovative approach to protect public health as mosquito season peaks. 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/8b6880f2fe594d7e