Google Reportedly Planning to Release TENS OF MILLIONS of Mosquitoes into Two States to “Stop” Spread of Several Dangerous Diseases Google’s Debug initiative is seeking federal approval to release approximately 32 million mosquitoes in California and Florida over the next two years. The plan involves releasing male mosquitoes infected with Wolbachia bacteria, which would prevent their offspring from surviving, thus reducing mosquito populations that transmit diseases like West Nile virus. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently considering the proposal and accepting public comments.

• Google plans to release around 32 million mosquitoes in California and Florida over two years.
• The initiative, part of Google’s Debug program, aims to reduce mosquito-borne illnesses like West Nile virus.
• The plan involves releasing male mosquitoes infected with Wolbachia bacteria, which sterilizes wild females upon mating.
• This method is intended to suppress mosquito populations without increasing biting insects.
• The US EPA is reviewing the proposal and will decide whether to issue an experimental use permit.
• EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin previously denied rumors of the agency releasing genetically modified mosquitoes.