[mattparlane]

They don't mention this, but I believe this can cause extinction of mosquitoes within an area:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sterile_insect_technique

[coldpie]

I believe that is the goal. I'm all on board. I've heard about proposals like this for years and years. I'm thrilled someone is actually working to make this theory reality.

[djb_hackernews]

It'd be sort of like removing all of the kelp from the worlds oceans. It'd have ripple effects on other species that we wouldn't want to negatively affect.