West Nile, health and mosquitoes
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A catnip-based lotion performed as well as DEET in field trials on mosquitoes in Uganda, offering hope for a cheaper repellent option, a study found.
Use plants, citronella, and essential oil sprays to naturally repel mosquitoes without harming pollinators. Remove standing water and trim vegetation to stop mosquitoes from breeding. Add fans or install a bat box to help keep mosquito numbers down.
DEET may be the go-to, but a study finds that catnip's powerful insect-repelling chemical isn't just effective on everyday garden bugs, but on mosquitoes, too.
Heavy rain can push ants, rodents and other pests into your home. Experts explain why it happens and how to keep bugs and mice out after storms
A mosquito-borne virus circulating since the 1700s went unnoticed until genomic sequencing revealed its centuries-long history and unique two-cycle transmission.
As the temperatures continue to climb this summer, you’re sure to see more pesky mosquitoes buzzing around. So, what can you do to help keep them away? “Mosquitoes are light flyers, so any amount of turbulent air,
With mosquito populations peaking well above the 10-year average in Saskatchewan and double last year's count at this time, the buzz across Saskatchewan is how bad it will get, and what we can do to help enjoy our time outside.
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30,000 mosquitoes to be released in San Gabriel Valley each week to fight mosquitoes
More than 30,000 sterile mosquitoes will be released in the San Gabriel Valley every week through October in an effort to mitigate mosquito-borne diseases, such as dengue and Zika virus, health official announced Tuesday.
