A new way to battle invasive mosquitoes

The battle against those annoying ankle-biting invasive mosquitoes may have turned a corner.

May 7, 2025 3:29 PM PT

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Tom Carroll spoke with his colleague Lila Seidman to learn more about a successful pilot program in L.A. County that involves releasing infertile male mosquitoes as a way to reduce the population of these black-and-white blood suckers.

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Tom Carroll

Tom Carroll is a content creator for the Los Angeles Times. Before joining The Times in 2022, he created, produced and hosted the web series “Tom Explores Los Angeles.” He has produced stories for NPR and Gimlet. A fourth-generation Southern Californian, he is a graduate of Occidental College and the University of Southern California.

Lila Seidman

Lila Seidman is a reporter focused on California wildlife and the outdoors for the Los Angeles Times. Since joining The Times in 2020, she has investigated mental health policy and jumped on breaking news. A native Angeleno, Seidman holds a bachelor’s degree from Reed College and a master’s degree from Pepperdine University.