Suppression technology for disease-carrying insects already exists, although regulatory delays have prevented deployment for several years. The initiative targets these species across the nation's capital to drastically lower their numbers using available tools.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Trump Orders 90% Cut to DC Mosquitoes and 50% to Ticks by 2028
US Politics20 days ago
Federal agencies have until November 27 to produce a plan to curb pest infestations in Washington, D.C. after an executive order was issued on September 29. President Trump signed the directive requiring a campaign to reduce invasive mosquito populations by 90% and tick populations by 50% by 2028.
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