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U.S. CPSC
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Mosquito Traps Recalled by The Coleman Company The mosquito trap's propane regulator can leak propane or allow an overflow of propane gas, both of which pose a fire hazard to consumers. In addition, the fuel hose attachment sold with the Back Home(TM) System can become damaged and leak propane, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.   |
Popular Mechanics
June 26, 2009
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6 Wildest Bug Zappers You Can Buy Now Assuming that you're not buying a zapper for the sheer pleasure of watching a bug explode, there are many alternatives to buying an electric zapper. |
This Old House
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The Mosquito, in Close-Up What makes these pests so pesky and how to keep them at bay |
National Gardening
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Did You Know?... Mosquito Facts and Fiction Test your knowledge of mosquito biology and control. |
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September 2006
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Itchy For more than 100 years, a swat team of brilliant scientists, pest-control shock troops, and eggheads with bizarre schemes have been waging a global war against mosquitoes. Why are the pests still winning? |
Salon.com
August 20, 2001
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Blood lust The coauthor of a new book on mosquitoes talks about who they bite, where they lurk and how they've killed over a billion human beings... |
U.S. CPSC
January 11, 2006 |
American Biophysics Corp. Recall of Accessory Used to Clean Mosquito Magnet The maintenance accessory is an "L"-shaped, Quick-Clear Valve Adapter that can leak or break apart during use, possibly striking and injuring nearby persons or releasing pressurized carbon dioxide (CO2) that can freeze exposed skin. |
Chemistry World
September 23, 2013
William Bergius |
Nanoparticles stop mosquitoes breeding A simple synthesis for environmentally benign carbon nanoparticles that could be used to control mosquito populations has been demonstrated by scientists in India. The transmission of diseases by mosquitoes is estimated to be responsible for 2 million deaths every year. |
Chemistry World
September 2010 |
Repulsive chemistry Simon Hadlington discovers why some people get bitten by more insects than others, and how new chemical deterrents are helping fight them off |
Chemistry World
June 1, 2011
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Fooling mosquito CO2 sensors to tackle malaria Research by scientists at the University of California Riverside, US, could pave the way for novel insect repellents to tackle the spread of deadly tropical diseases. |
BusinessWeek
July 14, 2003
Kate Murphy |
Summer Skeeter Stoppers Get ready to slap and scratch. Mosquito season is back with a vengeance because of higher-than-normal rainfall in some parts of the country. How can you avoid the itch as well as mosquito-borne illnesses such as West Nile virus? |
This Old House
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Back Off, Bloodsuckers Ten do-it-yourself ways to keep mosquitoes out of your yard. |
U.S. CPSC
July 7, 2009 |
BioSensory Recalls Dragonfly II Mosquito Trap and NightWatch Bedbug Monitor Products Due to Laceration or Burn Hazard Carbon dioxide (CO2) pressure sensors inside these products can crack and leak or burst causing the release of CO2. This could cause cracks with sharp edges that could cut a consumer's hand, or direct CO2 discharge could cause a frostbite-like burn to a consumer's hand. |
Scientific American
March 2009
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Infecting Mosquitoes May Keep Them from Infecting Us Life-shortening bacterium could beat mosquito-borne disease |
Chemistry World
September 10, 2013
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Mosquito repellents from skin secretions Those plagued by mosquitoes may one day be able to ditch the DEET in favour of substances naturally produced by skin, according to researchers at the US Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service. |
IEEE Spectrum
May 2010
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Backyard Star Wars Build your own photonic fence to zap mosquitoes midflight |
National Gardening
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Protect Yourself from Summer's Insect Pests Sure, the list of illnesses carried by summer's insect pests is daunting. But the nuisance factor alone of ticks, mosquitoes, and fleas warrants finding ways to repel them. Here are a few helpful suggestions. |
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The Upside Of Malaria New research is attempting the first live vaccine to fight malaria. |
American Family Physician
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AskMen.com
Aaron Broverman |
How To: Kill A Mouse You hear the pitter-patter of little feet, and this can mean only one thing. You've got mice, and before they run you out of house and home, you've got to fight back. |
Chemistry World
July 8, 2008
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Yellow Fever Mosquito Takes Chemical Cues From Bacteria Bacterial chemicals that encourage female mosquitoes to lay eggs could help to stem the spread of mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and yellow fever, according to US scientists. |
Inc.
May 1, 2010
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Things I Can't Live Without: Kara Goldin of Hint Water The entrepreneur's essentials include a mosquito zapper and a pocket video cam. |
Chemistry World
June 30, 2014
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Smell of malaria attracts mosquitoes The word 'malaria' means 'bad air', but new research suggests the disease may actually make its victims smell good to mosquitoes. |
Geotimes
May 2005
Jeffrey Shaman |
Malaria Mapping and Prevention Today, scientists from various fields, including the geosciences, are contributing to the fight against malaria and other infectious diseases. |
Chemistry World
November 6, 2006
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Keeping Mosquitoes at Bay Researchers have discovered that a chemical exuded by the colourful skin of poison frogs is a superb mosquito repellent. |
Popular Mechanics
February 24, 2010
Erin McCarthy |
Lost's Bear Trap Tech Is Far From Reality A realistic look at the bear trap used in TVs hottest show Lost |
Smithsonian
June 2007
Eric Jaffe |
Can Mosquitoes Fight Malaria? Scientists can build a mosquito that resists infection, but getting the insects to pass along the gene is a harder task. |
U.S. CPSC
March 22, 2002 |
Safer Propane Tank for Barbecue Grills Helps to Avoid Gas Leaks All propane gas tanks sold to consumers for barbecue grills must have a new safety device. The over-fill prevention device will help to avoid propane leaks that can cause fires and explosions... |
