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There is an FDA approval for testing Oxitec's GM mosquitos in a small scale trial in Florida.

There are also small scale tests in Brazil and the Caymans.

http://www.humanosphere.org/science/2016/08/fda-approves-gen...

I've read about that. They breed sterile mosquitoes, which reduces the local population by 90% after release. But it's nowhere near as ambitious as my plan which would drive them to extinction. Also the locals are heavily opposed to it and trying to stop it : /

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