Mosquito-borne diseases are those that are transmitted to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. The diseases spread by mosquitoes can be caused by a parasite, as in the case of malaria, or ...

Pellets of Bti, a naturally occurring bacterium that kills mosquito larvae, will be dropped from a helicopter across 500 acres of Chapman Swamp and nearby swamplands, the state Department of ...

Despite the range of mosquito deterrent products in the market, not all of them guarantee safety and efficiency. This signifies the crucial role of essential oils. Applauded for their organic and ...

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New Delhi, Oct 8 (PTI) Insect trap firm Mosquito Magnet India is looking to sell close to 5,000 newly-launched ‘executive’ mosquito traps in 2017-18, with an eye on institutions such as ...

The first helicopter mosquito treatment of the year in Washoe County is scheduled to take place on May 16 according to Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH). The aerial application will treat ...

The product will be released for sale in Thailand in July. Mosquito-borne infectious diseases have plagued mankind since ancient times. Global warming and rapid urbanization have resulted in a ...

Greg reminds us that mosquitoes are "the world's deadliest animal" and that mosquito-borne diseases kill more than 700,000 people globally each year. So the importance of using an effective ...

A non-native mosquito capable of spreading diseases and hasn't been seen in Alameda County for a decade has been found in a Pleasanton neighborhood, county officials said Thursday. Residents are ...

Few pests can ruin a lovely outing like the mosquito and its itchy bites. While the itchiness and redness generally only last about three to four days, the annoyance and frustration of dealing ...

The dengue virus is transmitted to humans via the bite of an infected mosquito. Only a few mosquito species are vectors for the dengue virus. What is a vector? A vector is a vehicle that carries ...