Updated: Apr 27 2021, 7:28 ET
FLORIDA residents have blasted local pest control “TERRORISTS” over plans to unleash a BILLION mutant mosquitoes in the Keys.
The areas Mosquito Control District (FKMCD) are set to release the gene hacked ‘fraken-squitoes in a bid to fight insect-borne viruses like yellow fever.
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A BILLION mutant mosquitoes are set to be released in the Keys to fight insect-borne viruses like yellow feverCredit: GETTY
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Florida pest control chiefs have been branded “terrorists” over the plansCredit: GETTY
The trial is set to begin this week, seeing a first phase of up to 144,000 modified mosquitoes released over the next 12 weeks.
Coalition Against GMO Mosquito Condemns Release of Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes
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ISLAMORADA, Fla., April 26, 2021 /CSRwire/ - Despite a decade of community opposition, the experimental release of genetically engineered mosquitoes begins today in the Florida Keys. British biotech corporation, Oxitec, in collaboration with the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District, plans to release up to a billion genetically engineered mosquitoes in two phases. GMO Free USA and the Coalition Against GMO Mosquitoes condemn the uncontrolled release and are airing radio spots to educate Florida Keys residents about the health and environmental risks.
This unprecedented mass release of a genetically engineered insect is the first of its kind in the United States and many Florida Keys residents remain unaware. The Coalition Against GMO Mosquitoes recently launched an educational website, StopGMM.com, and sponsored a local billboard to increase publi
Marathon, FL The Florida Keys Mosquito Control District (FKMCD) and Oxitec, a British biotech company, will begin the first-ever U.S. release of genetically engineered (GE) Aedes aegypti mosquitoes this week.
Despite scientific concerns and public outcry over the human health and environment risks, the field trial’s first phase will release up to 144,000 GE mosquitoes over the course of the next 12 weeks. The full trial will release up to a billion GE mosquitoes over a two-year period in Monroe County, Florida. The mosquitoes are being released in Cudjoe Key, Ramrod Key and Vaca Key. Community residents were not notified which cities or villages would be included until the Friday before the releases. Residents were not given advance warning about the exact date the releases were set to occur.
Up to 144,000 Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes Released in Florida Keys April 26, 2021
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Community members, environmental and public health groups condemn first-ever U.S. release, which will total to up to a billion mosquitoes over a two-year period
MARATHON, Fla. The Florida Keys Mosquito Control District (FKMCD) and Oxitec, a British biotech company, will begin the first-ever U.S. release of genetically engineered (GE) Aedes aegypti mosquitoes this week.
Despite scientific concerns and public outcry over the human health and environment risks, the field trial s first phase will release up to 144,000 GE mosquitoes over the course of the next 12 weeks. The full trial will release up to a billion GE mosquitoes over a two-year period in Monroe County, Florida. The mosquitoes are being released in Cudjoe Key, Ramrod Key and Vaca Key. Community r
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