Google Proposes Mass Wolbachia Mosquito Release to Combat West Nile
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Google’s Debug unit is seeking EPA approval to release up to 32 million Wolbachia-infected male mosquitoes in Florida and California over two years, using AI-powered robotics to breed, sort, and deploy the insects. Because only males are released and Wolbachia prevents viable offspring, biting risk should not rise; the program aims to reduce West Nile virus and related diseases, with public comments open through June 5 amid mixed reactions from residents.
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