Zika

The San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District began releasing sterile male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in Bassett to reduce an invasive species that spreads diseases like dengue, Zika, and chikungunya. This marks the district's first use of the sterile insect technique through its SGV Mosquito Match program.

Mosquito ranges are expanding due to climate change, leading to new species like the Asian tiger mosquito in areas such as New England. These mosquitoes can transmit diseases like dengue and Zika, prompting monitoring programs in regions like Connecticut.

The San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District is launching the SGV Mosquito Match program in Bassett, CA, using sterile insect technique (S.I.T.) to release non-biting male mosquitoes. The goal is to reduce invasive Aedes aegypti populations, which transmit diseases like dengue, Zika, and chikungunya.

Google plans to release millions of Wolbachia-infected male mosquitoes in Florida and California to reduce disease-spreading mosquito populations. The 'De Bug' program aims to curb diseases like Zika and West Nile virus by preventing eggs from hatching when infected males mate with wild females. The Florida Keys and Miami-Dade County have already tested similar initiatives, with the latter's 2018 program deemed successful but costly.