Drones in Mosquito Control Strategies

The video discusses how drones can help combat malaria by dispersing sterile mosquitoes. Malaria is spread by mosquitoes, and researchers are breeding sterile mosquitoes to reduce the population. The challenge is releasing enough mosquitoes in various locations. Drones offer a solution by spreading mosquitoes more efficiently, making a significant impact on reducing viable mosquito offspring.

What is the primary purpose of using drones in the fight against malaria?

• To deliver medical supplies

• To capture mosquitoes for research

• To disperse sterile mosquitoes

• To monitor weather patterns

How do sterile mosquitoes help in controlling the mosquito population?

• They produce more offspring

• They do not mate with wild mosquitoes

• They attract predators to reduce mosquito numbers

• They mate with wild females but produce no viable offspring

What is a significant challenge in using sterile mosquitoes to control malaria?

• Releasing enough mosquitoes in various locations

• Training mosquitoes to avoid humans

• Breeding mosquitoes in the lab

• Finding wild mosquitoes

How do drones improve the distribution of sterile mosquitoes?

• By spreading them faster and more evenly

• By making them more attractive to wild females

• By reducing their size

• By capturing wild mosquitoes

What percentage of mosquito offspring become non-viable due to the use of drones?

• 10%

• 75%

• 25%

• 50%