Innovative Pilot Program Leverages Sterile Male Mosquitoes to Combat Vector-Borne Diseases in Los Angeles County
Santa Fe Springs, CA (April 12, 2024) – Since their initial detection in the City of El Monte in 2011, invasive Aedes mosquitoes have significantly altered the outdoor experience for millions of Los Angeles residents. These aggressive daytime biters not only disrupt outdoor activities but also raise concerns about the transmission of diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, and Zika. In response to…