[HiTech RedNeck]

You mean they don’t want to put a permanent dent in world mosquito populations?

Who’d weep if mosquitoes became extinct?

[Mr. Jeeves]

Who’d weep if mosquitoes became extinct?

Bats. :)

[knarf]

There's something very creepy and dangerous about a government action, designed to kill living things, being let loose as an "experiment"

[Squawk 8888]

The problem is that the most effective pesticides against mosquitoes also kill bugs that are useful (like bees). This would be a useful experiment.

[CGASMIA68]

Most animals have has a purpose.Some food for others,just say’en

[ClearCase_guy]

Who’d weep if mosquitoes became extinct?

Rachel Carson

[Shadowstrike]

Who’d weep if mosquitoes became extinct?

I'm pretty sure Bats would

[CrazyIvan]

They are the only polinators for some small flowers. I think I could live without the flowers.

[Gandalf_The_Gray]

Who’d weep if mosquitoes became extinct?

Bats and birds like swallows would die off as well.

EVERYTHING you do has consequences, some you foresee and many that don't come to light until there is a major backlash. Even Ralph Nader has come around to admit the major mistake of his life was to work for the banning of DDT. Millions of people, mainly children have died of malaria since the ban went into effect. DDT was and still is the most effective way to control malaria carrying mosquitoes.

It's not nice to fool with mother nature...she has a way of turning around and biting you in the butt.

Regards,
GtG

PS I would not miss ticks however!