💨 Abstract

Researchers from the University of Maryland have developed a novel method to control mosquito populations using a fungus enhanced with spider and scorpion venom. This fungus is spread by male mosquitoes to females, turning into a deadly sexually transmitted disease for the insects. The method is effective in reducing mosquito-borne diseases but faces challenges in the U.S. due to differences in mosquito species and regulatory hurdles. The researchers are also exploring other attractants for mosquitoes to enhance the method's effectiveness.

Courtesy: John Domen