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Do these seven things really stop mosquitoes biting you?
There's one animal that ruins summer evenings: the mosquito. While mosquitoes don't carry any diseases in the U.K., their itchy bites are far from fun.
Jun 26, 2023
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Mosquitoes are everywhere right now, including giant ones and those that make us sick. Here's what you need to know
Like all insects, mosquitoes thrive in warmer weather. But what they really need is water. La Niña rainfall and flooding are providing the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes, with numbers exploding in recent weeks.
Nov 18, 2022
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Mozzies biting? Here's how to choose a repellent (and how to use it for the best protection)
Mosquitoes are an inevitable part of the Australian summer. And this year, with COVID a consideration, we might be spending more time outdoors than usual.
Dec 29, 2020
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What to look for in mosquito repellents
There's an old joke that mosquitoes are like family: They are annoying, but they carry your blood.
May 25, 2024
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West Nile virus reemerged and spread to new areas in Greece in 2017, researchers show
Madrid, Spain: West Nile virus (WNV), which is transmitted via mosquito bites, reemerged and spread to new territories of Greece in 2017 following a two-year hiatus in reported human cases, according to findings presented ...
Apr 21, 2018
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Mosquitoes: Fact and fiction when it comes to bite prevention
No one likes mosquitoes. Their bites can cause uncomfortable and sometimes painful reactions and put a damper on even the best summer soiree. They can also carry diseases and viruses such as Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), ...
Aug 11, 2023
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Two dengue cases confirmed on Portuguese Atlantic island
Portuguese health authorities on Thursday reported two cases of full-blown mosquito-borne dengue on the popular tourist archipelago of Madeira and said another 22 people were suspected of carrying the virus that causes the ...
Oct 4, 2012
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Demand for monkeypox vaccine overwhelms NYC system
Soaring demand for the monkeypox vaccine caused the appointment system to crash in New York City, one of many places where supplies have been running out almost as soon as they arrive.
Jul 13, 2022
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West Nile numbers up this year; UGA gives tips on mosquito protection
(Medical Xpress)—Entomologists and public health officials are worried that a near record number of Georgians will be sickened with West Nile virus in 2012. The virus usually peaks between Aug. 15 and Sep. 15 in Georgia ...
Aug 27, 2012
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Birth rate in Brazil falls to 26-year low after Zika crisis
The birth rate in Brazil has fallen by its fastest rate in nearly three decades after the Zika and microcephaly crisis of 2016.
Nov 14, 2017
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