Trump Signs Order to Eradicate Invasive Ticks and Mosquitoes in D.C.
On Oct. 1, 2026, President Trump issued an executive order directing federal agencies to eradicate invasive ticks and mosquitoes in Washington, D.C., using non‑chemical technology. The move addresses rising public‑health worries about disease‑bearing insects.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on October 1, 2026 that tasks federal agencies with eliminating invasive tick and mosquito populations in Washington, D.C. The order specifies the use of non‑chemical, technology‑enabled control methods.
The directive comes amid growing concerns in recent years over disease‑carrying ticks and mosquitoes affecting the district.
