Tiger Mosquito Control by Drone
An Ecological Solution Based on the Release of Sterile Male Mosquitoes
The tiger mosquito is a particularly problematic pest: it bites day and night, reproduces extremely quickly, and can transmit diseases. For municipalities, parks, tourist areas, and sensitive sites, it represents a major public health and comfort issue.
To learn more about the impact of invasive species and mosquitoes on the environment, you may also refer to our dedicated environmental protection section.
Cominthesky offers an innovative, 100% ecological solution, already validated internationally:
tiger mosquito control (link to tiger mosquito environment page) by drone, based on the release of sterile male mosquitoes.
Male mosquitoes do not bite; when sterile, they prevent female reproduction, leading to a rapid population decline with no insecticides required.
A 100% Ecological Mosquito Control Technology
How Sterile Male Tiger Mosquitoes Work
The solution is based on using sterile male tiger mosquitoes.
- Males are harmless: they do not bite and do not transmit diseases.
- They are sterilized by a specialized partner in a controlled environment.
- Once released, they mate with female tiger mosquitoes but produce no offspring.
Result:
- mating attempts do not succeed,
- the population fails to renew,
- the number of tiger mosquitoes decreases progressively yet rapidly—without any chemical products.
This biological control method has already been successfully tested in several countries, including Greece, Germany, Italy, and more recently France, with highly promising results.
1. Release of Sterile Male Mosquitoes by Drone
A Drone Designed for Regular Multi-Dropping
Sterile male tiger mosquitoes are produced by our partner and integrated into a specially designed payload system for the drone.
This device allows:
- mosquito release at regular intervals (e.g., every 50 meters),
- a high number of releases in a single flight,
- adjustment of mosquito quantities according to each zone.
In practice, 1,000 to 3,000 sterile male mosquitoes per hectare are typically released.
The more homogeneous the distribution, the more effective the mosquito control.
Targeting Areas Most Favourable to Tiger Mosquitoes
The drone can precisely target at-risk areas such as:
- shaded zones and dense vegetation,
- cemeteries where stagnant humidity is common,
- gardens, wastelands, residential areas,
- poorly drained green spaces or areas near stagnant water.
In these areas, mosquito release density can be increased to maximize effectiveness.
2. Rapid Reduction of Tiger Mosquito Populations
A Method Adapted to the Tiger Mosquito’s Life Cycle
The tiger mosquito has a very short lifespan—around 4 days—and can reproduce after only 1 to 3 days.
By regularly releasing sterile male tiger mosquitoes in appropriate quantities:
- the environment becomes saturated with sterile males,
- the chances of a female encountering a fertile male drop significantly,
- the mosquito population decreases rapidly and substantially.
Once the release frequency is aligned with the mosquito’s life cycle, the reduction becomes clearly noticeable to residents within a relatively short time.
An Innovative, Effective, and Economical Solution
Drone-based mosquito control using sterile male mosquitoes offers numerous advantages:
- 100% ecological solution: no insecticide spraying
- No risk for residents: males do not bite
- Biodiversity-friendly: no non-target species affected
- Very fast intervention: drones cover large areas quickly
- Optimized costs: fewer ground teams, fewer heavy resources
- Flexible frequency: releases can be repeated as needed depending on the season and infestation level
Drones also allow more frequent interventions at a lower cost than fully manual campaigns—while improving overall effectiveness.
A Service Designed for Municipalities and Large Sites
Cominthesky’s drone-based tiger mosquito control solution is particularly suited for:
- municipalities and intermunicipalities,
- urban and peri-urban areas,
- campsites and tourist zones,
- urban parks and public gardens,
- cemeteries and shaded areas,
- large private sites (estates, hotel complexes, leisure bases, etc.).
Each project begins with a preliminary study:
- analysis of humid zones,
- identification of high-risk sectors,
- determination of required sterile male mosquito quantities,
- definition of a release schedule.
Tailored Pricing and Support
The cost of a tiger mosquito control campaign by drone depends on:
- the area to be treated,
- the frequency of releases (depending on season and objectives),
- the required density of sterile male mosquitoes,
- the complexity of the zones (dense urban areas, forests, wetlands, etc.).
Cominthesky provides full support, from initial diagnostics to release campaign monitoring, with possible adjustments based on field results.