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How Do Mosquito Repellents Work? Chemistry Expert Explains
The combination of the increase in temperature and plenty of water is ideal for these blood-sucking insects to make their presence felt.
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Flesh-Eating Human Parasite Resurfaces in Central America, Raises New Concerns
New World Screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that affects livestock and humans, is resurging in Central America. Cases in Panama, Costa Rica, and Mexico have spiked since 2023, prompting U.S. authorities to tighten livestock import restrictions and monitor for potential spread. The parasite causes painful infestations, with no approved treatments e...
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Oropouche Virus Surfaces in Europe: What You Need to Know
For the first time, the Oropouche virus has been reported in Europe, affecting travelers returning from the Americas. Detected in Spain, Italy, and Germany, this virus is carried by midges, a type of biting fly, and mosquitoes. It causes symptoms similar to Zika virus, such as fever, muscle aches, and rash. In about 4% of cases, it can lead to nerv...
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Repellent-Making Firm Seeks People Who Can Stand Volunteer For 8 Hours Of Insect Bites
Midges are minute flies that can be severe biting pests of humans, pets, livestock, and wildlife.
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Go Natural! 5 Easy Ways To Keep Your Kitchen Safe From Flies And Insects
Home Remedies for Kitchen: Here're home remedies to get rid of bugs and insects from your kitchen. Alongside, these tips will also save you from strong smell of bug repellents
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Use These 7 Insect Repellents To Stay Safe This Season
Make sure safety is your highest priority this season
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Coconut Oil An Effective Mosquito Repellent: 4 Other All-Natural Oils To Prevent Mosquito Bites
A study, which was published in the journal Scientific Reports, said that coconut oil is a better and more effective insect repellent than DEET, which is an active ingredient in a number of commercially available insect repellents.
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Star Anise Health Benefits: 10 Reasons Why Luke Coutinho Swears By Star Anise
Benefits of star anise: Health coach Luke Coutinho believes that including star anise in your diet is an apt way for boosting immunity. Know the amazing health benefits of star anise here.
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Twinkle Khanna Says 'Trolls Are Like Cockroaches.' She Recommends Insect Repellent
"They come along and they do that to everybody and people who take trolls seriously, I'd rather say they are foolish," said Twinkle
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5 Natural Ant Repellents that Will Surely Help You Get Rid of Ants
Rain and the humidity in the air offer the perfect environment for these ants to breed and wander especially in your kitchen area which or where they find food
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Dozens of Live Maggots Removed From Boy's Ears!
After a closed examination, the doctors found that there were dozens of live maggots wriggling inside his ears causing the boy immense pain.
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World Malaria Day 2017: Fight Malaria with These Mosquito Repelling Plants and Oils
Thyme oil, peppermint oil, clove oil among others have been known to repel malaria-causing mosquitoes.
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Brazil Mosquito Repellent Sales Surge Amid Zika Outbreak
Mosquito-borne viruses including Zika, which is feared to cause brain damage in babies, have driven a surge in sales of insect repellent in Brazil, a report said Sunday.
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Zika Alert Prompts Bug Spray Maker To Become Australia Olympics Sponsor
A small Australian maker of bug sprays became an unlikely beneficiary of the mosquito-borne Zika virus outbreak this week when the country's Olympic team signed it up as its first official insect repellent sponsor.
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Effective mosquito repellents
Mosquitoes can transmit a number of diseases, including malaria, yellow fever etc. Insect repellents containing the chemical DEET (N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide) are more effective mosquito deterrents than other synthetic repellents or plant-derived products.
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How Do Mosquito Repellents Work? Chemistry Expert Explains
The combination of the increase in temperature and plenty of water is ideal for these blood-sucking insects to make their presence felt.
-
Flesh-Eating Human Parasite Resurfaces in Central America, Raises New Concerns
New World Screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that affects livestock and humans, is resurging in Central America. Cases in Panama, Costa Rica, and Mexico have spiked since 2023, prompting U.S. authorities to tighten livestock import restrictions and monitor for potential spread. The parasite causes painful infestations, with no approved treatments e...
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Oropouche Virus Surfaces in Europe: What You Need to Know
For the first time, the Oropouche virus has been reported in Europe, affecting travelers returning from the Americas. Detected in Spain, Italy, and Germany, this virus is carried by midges, a type of biting fly, and mosquitoes. It causes symptoms similar to Zika virus, such as fever, muscle aches, and rash. In about 4% of cases, it can lead to nerv...
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Repellent-Making Firm Seeks People Who Can Stand Volunteer For 8 Hours Of Insect Bites
Midges are minute flies that can be severe biting pests of humans, pets, livestock, and wildlife.
-
Go Natural! 5 Easy Ways To Keep Your Kitchen Safe From Flies And Insects
Home Remedies for Kitchen: Here're home remedies to get rid of bugs and insects from your kitchen. Alongside, these tips will also save you from strong smell of bug repellents
-
Use These 7 Insect Repellents To Stay Safe This Season
Make sure safety is your highest priority this season
-
Coconut Oil An Effective Mosquito Repellent: 4 Other All-Natural Oils To Prevent Mosquito Bites
A study, which was published in the journal Scientific Reports, said that coconut oil is a better and more effective insect repellent than DEET, which is an active ingredient in a number of commercially available insect repellents.
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Star Anise Health Benefits: 10 Reasons Why Luke Coutinho Swears By Star Anise
Benefits of star anise: Health coach Luke Coutinho believes that including star anise in your diet is an apt way for boosting immunity. Know the amazing health benefits of star anise here.
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Twinkle Khanna Says 'Trolls Are Like Cockroaches.' She Recommends Insect Repellent
"They come along and they do that to everybody and people who take trolls seriously, I'd rather say they are foolish," said Twinkle
-
5 Natural Ant Repellents that Will Surely Help You Get Rid of Ants
Rain and the humidity in the air offer the perfect environment for these ants to breed and wander especially in your kitchen area which or where they find food
-
Dozens of Live Maggots Removed From Boy's Ears!
After a closed examination, the doctors found that there were dozens of live maggots wriggling inside his ears causing the boy immense pain.
-
World Malaria Day 2017: Fight Malaria with These Mosquito Repelling Plants and Oils
Thyme oil, peppermint oil, clove oil among others have been known to repel malaria-causing mosquitoes.
-
Brazil Mosquito Repellent Sales Surge Amid Zika Outbreak
Mosquito-borne viruses including Zika, which is feared to cause brain damage in babies, have driven a surge in sales of insect repellent in Brazil, a report said Sunday.
-
Zika Alert Prompts Bug Spray Maker To Become Australia Olympics Sponsor
A small Australian maker of bug sprays became an unlikely beneficiary of the mosquito-borne Zika virus outbreak this week when the country's Olympic team signed it up as its first official insect repellent sponsor.
-
Effective mosquito repellents
Mosquitoes can transmit a number of diseases, including malaria, yellow fever etc. Insect repellents containing the chemical DEET (N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide) are more effective mosquito deterrents than other synthetic repellents or plant-derived products.
