Thousands of sterilized mosquitoes released throughout Inland Empire

Thousands of sterilized mosquitoes released throughout Inland Empire

All of the late-season rain falling on Southern California has created the possibility of a bad mosquito season this year. However, vector control specialists have devised a way to reduce the population, even though it may seem counterproductive. The West Valley Mosquito and Vector Control is the first district in California to release sterilized, young male mosquitos into the wild. The technique has been so successful that the organization plans more releases in the Inland Empire. "Sounds like good science …