Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes

Posted by: Jeanette_Isabelle

Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes - 08/23/20 04:27 PM

What could possibly go wrong?

https://www.epa.gov/pesticides/epa-appro...-better-protect

Jeanette Isabelle
Posted by: KenK

Re: Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes - 08/24/20 03:24 PM

Yeah, you can't help but wonder.

Honestly, I didn't know all those tropical type diseases impact the southern U.S. states.
Posted by: nursemike

Re: Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes - 08/25/20 10:12 PM

Originally Posted By: KenK
Yeah, you can't help but wonder.

Honestly, I didn't know all those tropical type diseases impact the southern U.S. states.


That's global warming for you. tropical disease migration

looking forward to picking up leishmaniasis and guinea worms in West Palm Beach.
Posted by: brandtb

Re: Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes - 08/27/20 01:51 PM

Originally Posted By: Jeanette_Isabelle
What could possibly go wrong?

Jeanette Isabelle


Having slapped about five mosquitoes yesterday while I was sitting on my back porch smoking a cigar and having a shot of Irish whiskey, I'm willing to risk it.
Posted by: dougwalkabout

Re: Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes - 08/27/20 02:05 PM

I suppose the benefit/harm calculation should include the pesticide spraying that would be necessary if disease-bearing mosquitoes became a permanent fixture.