Hong Kong plans new trial of infecting male mosquitoes to halt offspring growth
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-26 03:25 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
Hong Kong will conduct a trial next year to control mosquito populations by infecting male mosquitoes with bacteria that prevent their offspring from reaching maturity. The measure aims to reduce the risk of dengue fever.
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