12-01-2015, 03:58 AM
Interesting juxtaposition: a solution exists, and County has money.
http://westhawaiitoday.com/opinion/lette...rs-12-1-15
The technique involves releasing male (nonbiting) mosquitoes that have been bred with a gene that causes the death of the larvae hatched from eggs fertilized by these males. Authorities in the Cayman Islands concluded that this technique not only had fewer health risks than spraying, but was also more cost-effective.
http://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/news...-according
The County Council authorized the issuance of $357.6 million in general obligation bonds to finance a list of capital improvement projects. Of that, $213.7 million has not yet been issued.
http://westhawaiitoday.com/opinion/lette...rs-12-1-15
The technique involves releasing male (nonbiting) mosquitoes that have been bred with a gene that causes the death of the larvae hatched from eggs fertilized by these males. Authorities in the Cayman Islands concluded that this technique not only had fewer health risks than spraying, but was also more cost-effective.
http://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/news...-according
The County Council authorized the issuance of $357.6 million in general obligation bonds to finance a list of capital improvement projects. Of that, $213.7 million has not yet been issued.