The U.S. President has issued an order to develop and deploy non-chemical, technology-enabled measures to suppress tick and mosquito populations, aiming to reduce disease transmission and enhance outdoor enjoyment.
Why it matters. This policy change will affect public health and the quality of life for Americans, particularly in urban areas like the District of Columbia.
Furthermore, the expanding tick populations in the United States expose Americans, our pets, and our livestock to debilitating and expensive health risks. Historical approaches have relied primarily on the use of conventional pesticides; however, the use of commonsense, non-chemical, technology-enabled measures can significantly reduce the negative effects of these pests, enhancing enjoyment of t…
Sec. 2. Policy. It is the policy of the United States to develop and deploy commonsense approaches and technological capabilities to suppress tick and mosquito populations and address the harms these insects cause, using improved detection, screening, prevention, and health care interventions.
Advancing the objectives of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force set forth in Executive Order 14252 of March 27, 2025 (Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful)
the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Administrator of General Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall develop and implement a campaign across D.C.
