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Buzz off: Houston ranked as one of the worst mosquito-infested cities in the US
7+ hour, 19+ min ago (144+ words) According to a new report by Orkin, Houston is one of the 10 worst mosquito-infested cities in the United States. This is not a list we want to be a part of. While the city continues to attract the masses " Houston…...
Centers for Disease Control reports first locally acquired case of dengue fever
8+ hour, 21+ min ago (449+ words) The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on Saturday reported its first case of local dengue this year in Kaohsiung's Cianjhen District (), urging people to take protective measures against mosquito bites. A man in his 60s in Cianjhen District on Friday sought medical…...
Health dept: Remove mosquito breeding grounds
7+ hour, 2+ min ago (17+ words) Findlay News | The Courier Health dept: Remove mosquito breeding grounds...
Why are some people "magnets" for mosquitos? Science has new answers
1+ day, 6+ min ago (440+ words) Ever felt like mosquitoes bite you while ignoring everyone else? Scientists are now making progress in deciphering the complex chemical cocktail that makes particular people more enticing to these disease-spreading bloodsuckers. "It's not a misconception " mosquitoes are attracted to some…...
The Shandon neighborhood in Columbia is desirable. It's also a hot spot for a mosquito-borne virus
15+ hour, 2+ min ago (1118+ words) Charleston County Mosquito Control includes a lab for monitoring populations. COLUMBIA " The Shandon neighborhood is a highly desirable ZIP code inside the boundaries of the capitol city, but the shady streets also have more than its share of unwanted guests:…...
NDMC launches drive against dengue, malaria & Chikungunya
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (244+ words) Millennium Post NDMC launches drive against dengue, malaria & Chikungunya New Delhi: With the onset of the monsoon season and rising concerns over mosquito-borne diseases, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has intensified its public awareness campaign on dengue, chikungunya and…...
A wet spring could bring early mosquitoes in Saskatchewan
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (458+ words) Saskatchewan's wet and weird spring could bring an early buzz, but it may not mean the province is in for a mosquito-filled summer. Dr. Sean Prager, an associate professor in environmental plant sciences at the University of Saskatchewan, said precipitation…...
Heavy rainfall raises early dengue risk
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (555+ words) Excessive rainfall across Bangladesh is increasing the risk of an early dengue outbreak this year, prompting entomologists to call for immediate government action to eliminate mosquito breeding sources and strengthen public awareness campaigns. Bangladesh recorded 76 millimetres more rainfall in April…...
UP Manila develops plant-based mosquito repellent
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (302+ words) THE University of the Philippines (UP) Manila has developed a sustainable solution to curb dengue in the country by producing a plant-based mosquito repellent and insecticide technology from natural extracts. According to its latest data, the Department of Health recorded…...
Minister Orders Strict Surveillance To Prevent Dengue Spread
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (122+ words) Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Rafique has urged all concerned departments to remain fully alert and work proactively to prevent the spread of dengue virus across the province, stressing that the public should also ensure cleanliness in their homes, shops and…...