Could Trump’s 90% mosquito goal be reached? Scientist says yes, for some species
A new executive order aims to reduce Washington D.C.'s mosquito population by 90% by 2028. The order also targets a 50% reduction in the city's tick population.
President Donald Trump has talked for years about draining the swamp. Now, a new executive order is taking aim at it literally. The goal: cut D.C.’s invasive mosquito population by 90% by 2028. The order also calls for reducing the city’s tick population by 50% and directs federal agencies to use a mix of landscaping,...
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