Trump issues directive to slash invasive mosquitoes and ticks in Washington, D.C.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order demanding federal agencies cut invasive mosquito numbers by 90% and reduce the city’s tick population by half within two years.
The order tasks Cabinet departments with a coordinated effort to dramatically lower the presence of invasive mosquitoes and ticks across the nation's capital. Targets include a 90% reduction in mosquito populations and a 50% cut in ticks over the next two years. Officials say the move aims to protect residents and visitors from disease-bearing insects. The directive frames the initiative as a public-health priority for Washington, D.C.
Why it matters
Reducing disease-carrying insects could improve public health and quality of life for Washington, D.C. residents and visitors.
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