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The Release of 1 Billion Killer GMO Mosquitoes Has Begun


The Release of 1 Billion Killer GMO Mosquitoes Has Begun
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Getting itchy just looking at them. (Photo: Mario Tama, Getty Images)
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Tens of thousands of male mosquitoes are descending on the Florida Keys. But these are no ordinary mosquitoes: They’re genetically modified, and they were planted around the state on purpose. It’s part of a plan to curb disease by releasing 1 billion mosquitoes across two states but it’s giving some folks the heeby jeebies. ....

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The Release of 1 Billion Exterminator Mosquitoes Has Begun


The Release of 1 Billion Exterminator Mosquitoes Has Begun
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4/30/2021
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Getting itchy just looking at them.
Tens of thousands of male mosquitoes are descending on the Florida Keys. But these are no ordinary mosquitoes: They’re genetically modified, and they were planted around the state on purpose. It’s part of a plan to curb disease by releasing 1 billion mosquitoes across two states but it’s giving some folks the heeby jeebies.
Workers placed boxes of mosquitoes’ eggs two on Cudjoe Key, one on Ramrod Key and three on Vaca Key on Thursday, and expect them to hatch in about a week. They’ll repeat the process over the coming months, releasing 12,000 of the bugs per week for 12 weeks. That’s 144,000 mosquitoes overall gross. ....

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