Overview

• The 'Isola B' floating island, installed on May 19, 2025, captures midges at their aquatic stage before they reach the shore.
• Powered by photovoltaic panels and battery storage, the system operates autonomously to minimize disruption to coastal areas.
• The high-tech system is highly selective, targeting only chironomids and avoiding harm to other aquatic species.
• This intervention is part of Umbria's One Health initiative, linking environmental preservation with public well-being and funded by Italy's national PNC plan.
• Effectiveness checks are scheduled throughout summer 2025 to monitor the system's performance in controlling the nuisance midge swarms.