Santa Clara County is employing new technology in its war on mosquitoes with drones. The drones will conduct targeted spraying of the pests starting this week.
is employing new technology in its war on mosquitoes with drones. The drones will conduct targeted spraying of the pests starting this week.
But this year vector control is testing out drones. They can fly in hard-to-reach areas, minimize the impact on fragile ecosystems, and provide a more precise application of larvicide. And the rush is on to get those drones in the air. Cool weather has kept the mosquitoes at bay so far. But soon they'll be mature and hungry.
Leading Edge Aerial Technologies will be operating the drones, and they'll start by targeting 73 acres in the Palo Alto Marsh area.
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