The experiment was conducted in Mali, where malaria kills thousands of people every year. 5,677 poisoned sugar bait stations were established in 10 villages, while the other 10 villages served as a control group without traps.
The results showed that the mosquito population dropped by at least 41%, especially among infected women.
The idea is based on the natural feeding of mosquitoes on plant nectar. A “sweet” was offered in the form of sugar with added toxins, which, unlike traditional pesticide methods, was selective and did not harm the ecosystem.
Roman Yakovlev, a participant in the research and an employee of Tomsk State University, stated that the method is not only effective but also safe for the environment.
Scientists hope that WHO will adopt this method in its recommendations and continue research in other regions.
Source: Ferra
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