Google Wants EPA Okay to Unleash Super-Mosquitoes on Pests
Published Date: 5/6/2026
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Summary
The EPA got an application from Google to test special mosquitoes that could help control pests using a natural bacteria. This experiment might affect regions across the country, so the EPA wants your thoughts before deciding. If you want to share your opinion, make sure to comment by June 5, 2026—no cost to you, just your voice!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
EUP Required for Large Field Tests
Under FIFRA section 5, manufacturers must obtain an Experimental Use Permit before testing new pesticides if they conduct experimental field tests on 10 acres or more of land or 1 acre or more of water. This requirement applies to entities planning such field testing.
Public Comment Deadline: June 5, 2026
You can submit comments on EPA docket EPA-HQ-OPP-2025-3951 about Google LLC’s experimental use permit application. Comments must be received on or before June 5, 2026, and submitting a comment has no monetary cost.
Proposed Releases in California and Florida
EPA received an application from Google LLC proposing release of up to 16,000,000 DQB male Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes in Florida in year 1 and again in year 2, and up to 16,000,000 in California in year 1 and again in year 2; the application proposes up to 14.080 mg of the active ingredient Wolbachia pipientis wAlbB over two years.
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