Mosquito Control Archives

October 3, 2018

An American Has Contracted A Rare Mosquito-Borne Illness

For the past few years, mosquito-borne illnesses have been getting a lot of attention. Given the Zika scare that occured during 2015 and 2016, many Americans now consider themselves vulnerable to bites from disease-carrying mosquitoes. Considering the widespread attention being…

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October 1, 2018

People Living On The East Coast Are Being Attacked By Super-Sized Mosquitoes Due To Hurricane Florence

Due to the fact that mosquito populations have become a major threat to public health in recent years, experts have recommended that people take measures to repel the insects from, not only themselves, but also from the areas where people…

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July 3, 2018

Summer Season Calls for Increased Protective Measures Against Mosquitoes and Ticks

One of the best ways to fight off mosquito and tick bites and subsequent disease transmission is to apply insect repellent before going outside. Yet, many people don’t make it a priority to protect against these biting pests by taking…

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May 15, 2018

Sea Creatures May Be Used As A New Form Of Mosquito Control

Sea Creatures May Be Used As A New Form Of Mosquito Control Mosquitoes are becoming more threatening by the year. As the summer season grows longer, mosquitoes survive for longer periods, and naturally, their populations grows larger. After two years…

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January 31, 2018

Unsuccessfully Swatting Mosquitoes May Not Be A Waste Of Time And Energy After All

Unsuccessfully Swatting Mosquitoes May Not Be A Waste Of Time And Energy After All It is not uncommon for some people to sustain mosquito bites constantly while outdoors. Many of you know what it is like to constantly flail your…

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January 5, 2018

Scientists In Singapore Have Long Been The Global Leaders In The Field Of Mosquito Control

Scientists In Singapore Have Long Been The Global Leaders In The Field Of Mosquito Control A crowd of excited spectators recently gathered together in a residential area of Singapore in order to witness an unusual event. The crowd was eagerly…

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December 27, 2017

Mulberry Silk Can Kill Disease Carrying Mosquitoes

Mulberry Silk Can Kill Disease Carrying Mosquitoes The recent Zika outbreaks have prompted scientists and public health officials to experiment with novel methods of mosquito control. One group of researchers recently created a biofilm that possesses antimicrobial properties and disease…

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December 7, 2017

First Zika Case Of The Year Has Been Reported In Australia

First Zika Case Of The Year Has Been Reported In Australia The Zika outbreaks of 2015-16 affected countries all around the globe. Obviously, countries located within the Americas, especially Brazil, were hit the hardest by Zika. But many Americans assume…

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December 4, 2017

A Landfill Close To An Elementary School Attracts Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile

A Landfill Close To An Elementary School Attracts Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile An open dump has formed near Kiser Elementary School in Dayton, Ohio. The Environmental Protection Agency has asked the Ohio Controlling Board to remove the waste. This is…

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November 30, 2017

Zika Has Not Resulted In One Single Case Of Microcephaly In Singaporean Babies

Zika Has Not Resulted In One Single Case Of Microcephaly In Singaporean Babies We all remember when news about the Zika virus dominated headlines. During the summer of 2016 the world became aware of the devastating consequences that result from…

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