Los Angeles Releases Sterile Male Mosquitoes to Combat Aggressive Females

Learn how the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District is combatting aggressive female mosquitoes by releasing sterile male mosquitoes into the local environment. This innovative pilot program aims to disrupt the breeding cycle of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, known for transmitting diseases like yellow fever and Zika. By leveraging scientific advancements, Los Angeles is taking proactive measures to protect public health and create a safer community.