<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Mosquitoes, responsible for 1 million deaths annually due to mosquito-borne illnesses, pose a significant threat globally.</li><li>Hawaii's endemic honeycreepers are facing drastic declines due to avian malaria transmitted by invasive mosquitoes.</li><li>By using drones to release sterile male mosquitoes in honeycreeper habitats, conservationists aim to control mosquito populations and protect the vulnerable bird species.</li><li>The deployment of drones offers a safer, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional methods like helicopters, showing promise in species conservation efforts.</li></ul>

Hawaii Uses Drones to Fight Mosquitoes and Protect Honeycreepers

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