In the battle against mosquitoes, a new weapon has emerged: the Wolbachia bacteria. This groundbreaking method involves releasing male mosquitoes infected with Wolbachia, which interferes with the reproductive process of wild female mosquitoes, reducing their population by over 95%.
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