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Flightless mosquitoes developed to help control dengue fever - 0 views

  • Dengue fever causes severe flulike symptoms and is among the world's most pressing public health issues. There are 50 million to 100 million cases per year, and nearly 40 percent of the global population is at risk. The dengue virus is spread through the bite of infected female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, and there is no vaccine or treatment. UCI researchers and colleagues from Oxitec Ltd. and the University of Oxford created the new breed. Flightless females are expected to die quickly in the wild, curtailing the number of mosquitoes and reducing - or even eliminating - dengue transmission. Males of the strain can fly but do not bite or convey disease. When genetically altered male mosquitoes mate with wild females and pass on their genes, females of the next generation are unable to fly. Scientists estimate that if released, the new breed could sustainably suppress the native mosquito population in six to nine months. The approach offers a safe, efficient alternative to harmful insecticides.
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    A new strain of mosquitoes in which females cannot fly may help curb the transmission of dengue fever, according to UC Irvine and British scientists. Great idea or frankensketter?
Erich Feldmeier

Company profile | In2Care, Bill&Melinda Foundation - 0 views

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    "In2Care is a private limited company registered and based in the Netherlands. Founded and privately owned by three leading entomologists, a serial entrepreneur and a chief commercial officer, In2Care has more than 30 years of combined research experience in vector control. Our core expertise lies in the translation of scientific knowledge into novel insect control products. We offer low-cost, proven, primarily biological solutions to combat disease-carrying mosquitoes"
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New insect repellant may be thousands of times stronger than DEET - 0 views

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    ScienceDaily (May 10, 2011) - Imagine an insect repellant that not only is thousands of times more effective than DEET -- the active ingredient in most commercial mosquito repellants -- but also works against all types of insects, including flies, moths and ants.
Erich Feldmeier

Detectan Virus del Nilo Occidental en Nueva York | El Diario NY - 0 views

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    Culex pipiens "Era sólo cuestión de tiempo. Por primera vez, durante esta temporada de mosquitos, el Departamento de Salud de Nueva York (DOHMH) ha detectado zancudos infectados con el virus del Nilo Occidental en la ciudad de Nueva York. "
mdkpest

Keeping Your Home Safe from Pests: A Guide to Pest Control Services in TX - Termite, Be... - 0 views

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    Pests can cause significant problems in homes, ranging from property damage to health hazards. Unfortunately, Texas is home to a variety of pests, such as cockroaches, ants, rodents, and termites, that can cause severe damage if not controlled. In this article, we will provide a guide to pest control services in TX to help homeowners keep their homes safe from pests.
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