30.000 de țânțari lăsați liberi într-o capitală europeană. Motivul pentru care localnicii nu trebuie să se teamă

Lisbon is releasing 30,000 sterile male Asian tiger mosquitoes in Alvalade to combat the invasive species. This initiative aims to reduce the population of Aedes albopictus, which can transmit diseases like dengue and Zika. The sterile males compete with wild males, leading to fewer offspring. This release is part of an experimental project, with previous releases totaling 60,000 mosquitoes. Researchers will monitor the behavior and survival of the released insects, with further studies planned if results are positive. However, controlling breeding sites remains crucial for effective management.