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Sep 17, 2026

Lisbon releases 30,000 sterile mosquitoes to combat Asian tiger mosquito population

Thirty thousand sterile male Asian tiger mosquitoes were released in Lisbon's Alvalade parish as part of an experimental project to reduce populations of the species that spreads dengue, zika and yellow fever. The non-biting males are intended to mate with females and produce no offspring.

Sep 17, 2026·3 sources
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Aug 6, 2026

Experimental bed nets show promise in blocking malaria parasite development inside mosquitoes

Researchers have developed a new approach to fighting malaria using experimental bed nets that can halt the growth of malaria parasites within mosquitoes themselves, representing a novel front in disease prevention beyond simply killing the insects.

Aug 6, 2026·1 source
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  • ▪Tristan Hallum of the San Gabriel Valley mosquito and vector control district stated that the local mosquito season has expanded from a May-to-September window to year-round treatment activity.
  • ▪The climate crisis is the primary driver of expanding mosquito-borne disease transmission
  • ▪The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation reported 70 cases of malaria, 22 cases of malaria falciparum, and seven cases of chikungunya across all age groups since September 1, 2026.

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