Posts Tagged ‘mosquitoes’
In late July, Colorado health officials warned of an "unprecedented risk" of the West Nile virus because of an "unusually high" number of infected mosquitoes. Since then, 48 people in the state have died of the virus this year, according to the Colorad... ...
The "Mosquito" is a high-pitched tone generator designed only to be audible to children and teens, and not to adults, in whose ears the nerve cells that detect these high tones have died off.
In Philadelphia, 30 city parks and rec facilities have deployed these anti-personnel weapons under the rubric of deterring "loitering" and "vandalism" (20 ...
Bill Gates has a long, complicated and showy relationship with malaria eradication, and in a new letter, he makes a case that mosquitoes are Earth's deadliest animals, outkilling even the murderous h. sap..
Gates's jeremiad comes as the eradication of disease-transmitting mosquitoes is seemingly within our grasp.
There are more than 2,500 ...
We live at the confluence of two ages: the first rush of climate change, which is bringing new species and new pathogens to territories they've never been known in; and the nascent age of genetic engineering, which holds out the promise of eliminating these pathogens, and not just in the wealthy territories they've moved into, ...
Mailing mosquitoes doesn't seem wise on the surface.
Nevertheless, researchers from New Mexico State University have been looking into it, as part of an effort to help control the spread of disease.
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Whenever you take an air flight or luxury cruise on vacation or holiday to a tropical climate there is a possibility that you may encounter some mosquito borne diseases. The following information will help you to take measures to protect yourself. ...
So, you've got some time off work, college or school and you want to get in the open air and enjoy it. Maybe even go on vacation. What a good idea! But what happens when you get where you are going? The mosquitoes come out to get you. ...
Taking a walk around your house in the summer time can be a pain. Not only is it hot, but you have to deal with the constant threat from mosquitoes. These annoying insects cause more havoc then good. Let these helpful tips guide you to a yard that is almost mosquito free. ...
The mosquito is a major cause of a number of serious diseases throughout the world. Five of the most prevalent mosquito borne diseases are Malaria, Yellow Fever, Japanese Encephalitis, Dengue Fever, and West Nile Virus. ...
Learn about the key characteristics that make the mosquito a unique insect and how it sets itself apart from the rest of the insects. ...