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Are you a mosquito magnet? It could be your smell

October 20, 2022 10:32 am

To put mosquito magnetism to the test, the researchers designed an experiment pitting people’s scents against each other, explained study author Maria Elena De Obaldia. Their findings were published Tuesday in the journal Cell.

Backyard mosquito spraying booms, but may be too deadly

August 19, 2022 1:53 pm

The chemical bombardment is beginning to worry scientists who fear that over-use of pesticides is harming pollinators and worsening a growing threat to birds that eat insects.

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Some people are more susceptible to mosquito bites than others; here's why

July 15, 2021 10:12 am

Some studies have found that those with O blood group get more mosquito bites

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HC takes note of mosquito infestation in Delhi, asks authorities to act

May 24, 2021 9:07 pm

“If the mosquito infestation is not contained urgently, with the ongoing Cocid-19 pandemic the rise of such vector-borne diseases would lead to myriad problems and complexities,” HC added.

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'What makes some flowers more attractive to mosquitoes decoded'

January 27, 2020 4:52 pm

According to the study, the orchid produces a finely balanced bouquet of chemical compounds that stimulate the sense of smell in mosquitoes.

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Effective remedies to stop mosquito bites from itching

September 23, 2019 9:45 am

While getting bitten by a mosquito is common, one must exercise caution at a time when mosquito-borne diseases are widespread.

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World Mosquito Day 2019: Tips to protect, treat bites in babies

August 20, 2019 3:36 pm

World Mosquito Day: Mosquito bites can harm your baby and cause serious diseases. Here are some tips from a doctor to protect your little one.

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How to get rid of mosquitoes without pesticide use

June 18, 2018 5:16 pm

Researchers have discovered a cheap and pesticide-free way to combat mosquito populations and to reduce the risk of mosquito-borne diseases. Controlling the mosquitoes at the larval stage may be the best strategy to reduce their population.

Civic body to serve notice to PWD over mosquito menace

August 22, 2014 1:25 am

Out of the 98 coconut shells which had accumulated rainwater for days inside them, nine had been breeding of Aedes Aegypti mosquito.

Mosquito menace: PMC to take a final call on move to penalise defaulters

August 10, 2013 3:39 am

Efforts of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to check mosquito menace will reach its last hurdle

Nepal’s Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigns after 19 killed in ‘Gen Z’ protests

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Nepal's Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has resigned after 19 people died during youth-led protests demanding reforms and accountability. The protests spread across major cities and police opened fire on demonstrators. Lekhak tendered his resignation to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli during a Cabinet meeting, following calls from Nepali Congress leaders earlier in the day.

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