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Trump targets two mosquito types in US
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued an executive order aimed at reducing the number of invasive and foreign mosquitoes in the United States, especially the Asian tiger mosquito and the Egyptian vector mosquito, both of which are active nationwide and carry diseases such as dengue fever and Zika. The plan includes the use of non-chemical methods and technological techniques, leveraging commercial capabilities and cooperative agreements to achieve a 90% reduction in these mosquito species and a 50% reduction in ticks within two years. Additionally, a trial is being conducted using sterile male mosquitoes infected with the bacterium Wolbachia to decrease their populations in the long term. The responsibility for developing and implementing the campaign falls on various federal agencies and departments within 60 days.
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