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There are some new approaches using genetically modified sterile mosquitos. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sterile_insect_technique

I expect the experiments will go forward - there is one on an island in Florida, that has been held up, but now there will be new urgency. I suspect that with these techniques, mosquitos - or any other insect - can be eradicated from an area. Whether it is wise to eradicate an insect, I'm not sure. Even nasty things have a role in the ecosystem. But if the Zika virus is shown to cause microcephaly and Zika virus is found in US mosquitos, we'll do it. Sales of Deet and netting will also rocket.
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