Drones and AI take flight to combat mosquito-borne disease
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Brevard County in Florida is using drones to combat mosquito-borne diseases by spreading bacteria that kill mosquito larvae. The drones are part of a larger effort to reduce the risk of diseases such as dengue fever and chikungunya fever, which can be severe in certain individuals.
Brevard County is using drones to fight mosquitoes. The drones are spreading bacteria that kill mosquito larvae. The bacteria, Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis, is safe for humans but toxic to mosquito larvae. The county owns four treatment drones and two inspection drones. The drones are operated in pairs, with a pilot following on a lift to ensure a line of sight. The goal is to reduce the risk of mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue fever and chikungunya fever.
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