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Skeeter Beaters New, high-tech traps lure biting bugs to their doom. |
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American Family Physician
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West Nile Virus What is West Nile virus?... How do people get infected with West Nile virus?... What are the symptoms of West Nile virus infection?... Who is at risk for infection with West Nile virus?... Is there a treatment for West Nile virus infection?... etc. |
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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. |
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3 Nontoxic Ways to Keep Mosquitoes Out of Your Backyard BBQ If you prefer not to mess with chemical bug-killers, here are a few natural solutions -- safe for you, kids, and even pets -- for keeping your alfresco soiree bug-free. |
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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 |
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Backyard Star Wars Build your own photonic fence to zap mosquitoes midflight |
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Warming to malaria With fears mounting that global climate change may cause the dreaded disease to spread, scientists turn their attention to vaccine research... |
