On May 4, 2022, Oxitec announced approval from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, including reviews from seven State of Florida agencies to continue the pilot project for its safe Aedes aegypti just-add-water mosquito control technology in the Florida Keys.

The Aedes aegypti mosquito has invaded communities in Florida and other U.S. states, increasing the risk of transmission of dengue, chikungunya, Zika, yellow fever and other diseases.In Florida, Oxitec works closely with its government partners, local residents, and a broad range of stakeholders, all of whom help guide, shape and contribute to the projects. Data from this additional pilot project will contribute to Oxitec’s application to the EPA for commercial approval of this technology.

Oxitec’s safe, sustainable and targeted biological pest control technology does not harm beneficial insects like bees and butterflies, and is proven to control the invasive and disease transmitting Aedes aegypti mosquito. The Aedes aegypti mosquito has invaded communities in Florida and other U.S. states, increasing the risk of transmission of dengue, chikungunya, Zika, yellow fever and other diseases.