Google's making a move in the mosquito business.

Google seeks approval to release 32 million sterilised mosquitoes in U.S. trials using Wolbachia bacteria to reduce populations and curb mosquito-borne diseases.

Google has asked the EPA for permission to release up to 32 million sterile male mosquitoes in California and Florida over two years. The effort is part of the company's Debug program, which uses Wolbachia-infected males to reduce populations of disease-spreading Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Google cit...

Google has asked the EPA for permission to release up to 32 million sterile male mosquitoes in California and Florida over two years. The effort is part of the company's Debug program, which uses Wolbachia-infected males to reduce populations of disease-spreading Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Google cit...

Google-backed researchers want approval to release 32 million Wolbachia-infected male mosquitoes in Florida and California. The plan is being watched as a major biological alternative to insecticides against dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases.

Google is seeking US approval to release up to 32 million male Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes in California and Florida. The proposal has drawn support as a possible alternative to pesticides, but also public concern as the EPA reviews risks and comments.