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Thousands of Mosquitoes Released in Washington DC for Pest Control

Male mosquitoes are being intentionally released in Washington D.C. as a counter-intuitive method of pest control to manage pest populations.

27 Jul, 12:32 — 27 Jul, 12:32
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Why are thousands of mosquitoes being released in Washington DC?

Although counter intuitive, the male insects are being released as a form of pest control in the capital city.

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