# Sterilized Mosquitoes Fight Disease | California News

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Podcast: [California News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/california-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7610473)
Published: 2026-07-20T12:14:52+00:00
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Mosquito season is exploding in Southern California, prompting a bold new defense: scientists are releasing millions of sterilized male mosquitoes to slash populations of disease-carrying Aedes aegypti, which can spread West Nile, dengue, and Zika. Already in action at Bassett Park, the program aims to drop nearly half a million sterilized males by October—locals are already reporting fewer bites. While still a pilot, the technique shows promise as a nature-based solution, but experts still urge everyone to eliminate standing water, the mosquitoes’ breeding grounds, to stay ahead of the outbreak. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cfe8eede5018bace

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