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Zika Virus Concerns
Scientists are trying to genetically engineer mosquitoes to stop the rapidly-spreading Zika virusLYDIA RAMSEYJAN 20 2016, 5:04 AM
FACEBOOKTWITTERREDDITLINKEDINGOOGLE+A virus thatuntil this monthhad never been in the US has beenconnected to a case of brain abnormalityin Hawaii.The mosquito-borne Zika virus is causing severe problems in Brazil, where it appears to be connected to serious birth defects.To stop Zika’s spread, a company called Oxitec is planning on expanding its genetically-engineer
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29th Jan 2016
Plants to discourage mosquitoes
Garden tips: mosquito moves; clay soils; fertilisers; tree suckersTHE AUSTRALIANOCTOBER 24, 201512:00AMPrintSave for laterHelen Young
Lifestyle columnistSydneyTo prevent being bitten, plant citronella grass (picture: Hanna/Wikipedia)Source:SuppliedWe seem to get a lot of mosquitoes around in summer. Are there any plants that will discourage them? -Jayne Neubauer, AdelaideMosquitoes breed in standing water so, most important, eliminate all sources of stagnant water such as old pots and container
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30th Oct 2015
Mozzie swarm sparks warning on virus
NT NewsMozzie swarm sparks warning on virus
TAMARA HOWIENT NEWSSEPTEMBER 08, 20152:00AMIT’S time to cover up: the bloodsuckers are coming out in force.Saltmarsh mosquito numbers are expected to surge in the next few days after recent high tides have provided perfect breeding grounds.Director of medical entomology Nina Kurucz said a high numbers of saltmarsh mosquitoes are expected to hang around for about two weeks across Darwin and the rural area.“We are expecting the number of mosquitoes to
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8th Sep 2015