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This is a great initiative. HOWEVER, THIS IS NOT NEW. This has already been tried and tested successfully in Singapore. https://www.nea.gov.sg/corporate-functi
by adityamwagh 4mo ago
This is a great initiative. HOWEVER, THIS IS NOT NEW. This has already been tried and tested successfully in Singapore.
https://www.nea.gov.sg/corporate-functions/resources/research/environmental_health_institute/wolbachia-aedes-mosquito-suppression-strategy https://www.nea.gov.sg/corporate-functions/resources/researc...
- mihaelm 4mo agoMore generally, it's known as the sterile insect technique and you'll find plenty of campaigns with some googling.
- sgurnoor 4mo agoSeems like you’re referring to the same initiative - https://blog.debug.com/2026/05/debug-expands-in-singapore-building.html https://blog.debug.com/2026/05/debug-expands-in-singapore-bu...
- bsimpson 4mo agoGlad to see movement here! It's been so long since I've heard about Debug that I was afraid it was cancelled.
- adityamwagh 4mo agoNo, check these videos which are 4-6 years older. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4k5xfrkR4Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4k5xfrkR4Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH57Oo-FYQ8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH57Oo-FYQ8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAcxBNcAV00 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAcxBNcAV00 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGiCO_4EqoU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGiCO_4EqoU
- mthoms 4mo agoThe FAQ on the website says their first study was completed in 2018 and results published in 2020.
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- sgustard 4mo agoOriginal Singapore results from Debug in 2019 - "greater than 90% reduction in release areas": https://blog.debug.com/2019/11/singapore-collaboration-achieves.html https://blog.debug.com/2019/11/singapore-collaboration-achie...
- som 4mo agoSince 2011 in northern Australia: https://www.worldmosquitoprogram.org/en/news-stories/stories/wild-10-years-our-first-release-queensland https://www.worldmosquitoprogram.org/en/news-stories/stories...