Scientists from Oxitec partnered with Moscamed and the University of Sao Paulo to carry out field studies of Oxitec’s sterile genetically engineered OX513A mosquitoes against dengue mosquitoes. In 6 months a 96 percent reduction in the wild mosquito population was seen and the decrease was sustained for an additional 7 months thereafter.

via Study: Pest control method for dengue mosquitoes 96 percent effective | Vaccine News Daily.

Would love to believe this could be effective in long run but it cannot. Dengue and mosquitoes are not just “pests” or accidents of nature. They serve a purpose. When humans disrupt the environment or move into territory that favors the growth of mosquitoes that carry dengue, humans get sick. We need to understand its role and how to keep us in balance and them as well.