DC grassroots effort aims to reduce mosquito population without the use of pesticides

The group, which formed in March, calls themselves the ‘Itty Bitty Mosquito Population Committee’

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WASHINGTON — A small but mighty group of neighbors in Capitol Hill is trying something new to battle mosquitoes this spring and summer and their arsenal doesn’t include harmful sprays or pesticides.

Michelle Mingrone of Capitol Hill took it upon herself to slow down mosquitoes this season. So far, she’s rallied hundreds of neighbors to join her cause and came up with a catchy title.

“It’s the Itty Bitty Mosquito Population Committee,” said Mingrone, but its membership may have outgrown the

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