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Why are thousands of mosquitoes being released in Washington DC?
Monday, July 27, 2026
Male mosquitoes are being released in Washington DC as a pest control measure. The males do not bite and are sterilized through radiation before release. The program aims to reduce the population of disease-carrying female mosquitoes by preventing reproduction.
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