| Similar Articles |
|---|
 |
Chemistry World
May 27, 2008
Simon Hadlington |
Computer brain unearths better insect repellents Mosquitoes seeking to gorge on human blood could soon be faced with a new range of chemicals designed to put them off, thanks to new research.   |
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
July 8, 2008
Hayley Birch |
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. |
Chemistry World
June 1, 2011
Sarah Houlton |
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. |
This Old House
Deborah Baldwin |
The Mosquito, in Close-Up What makes these pests so pesky and how to keep them at bay |
Outside
September 2006
Jennifer Kahn |
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? |
Chemistry World
November 6, 2006
Richard Van Noorden |
Keeping Mosquitoes at Bay Researchers have discovered that a chemical exuded by the colourful skin of poison frogs is a superb mosquito repellent. |
Chemistry World
June 23, 2015
Ida Emilie Steinmark |
Fruity alternative to toxic insecticides A compound found in fruit could be the safe insect repellent of the future, according to a group of scientists from the University of California, Riverside in the US. |
| AskMen.com |
The Upside Of Malaria New research is attempting the first live vaccine to fight malaria. |
American Family Physician
August 15, 2003 |
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. |
National Gardening
Suzanne DeJohn |
Did You Know?... Mosquito Facts and Fiction Test your knowledge of mosquito biology and control. |
National Gardening
Suzanne DeJohn |
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. |
Salon.com
August 20, 2001
Suzy Hansen |
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... |
American Family Physician
September 15, 2002 |
Skin Problems on the Job Skin diseases and injuries are the most common job-related medical problems. Workers of all ages and in almost all jobs can get skin problems. |
Scientific American
March 2009
Bianca Nogrady |
Infecting Mosquitoes May Keep Them from Infecting Us Life-shortening bacterium could beat mosquito-borne disease |
American Family Physician
August 1, 2003 |
Preventing Malaria When You Travel What is malaria? Who gets it?... How is malaria transmitted?... Who is at risk for malaria?... How can I tell if I have malaria?... Can I do anything to keep from getting malaria?... What should I do if I think I have malaria?... etc. |
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
Joe D'Agnese |
Skeeter Beaters New, high-tech traps lure biting bugs to their doom. |
Chemistry World
August 21, 2008
Ananyo Bhattacharya |
Skin cancer's unique smell mapped US researchers mapping the volatile chemicals emitted from skin cancers have found that the levels of just two compounds could differentiate diseased from healthy tissue. |
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. |
Popular Mechanics
June 26, 2009
Kyle Roerink |
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. |
Chemistry World
June 30, 2014
James Urquhart |
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. |
Reactive Reports
David Bradley |
Chemical Mask Deters Mosquitoes If you are one of those people who suffer from insect bites when others seem to swat them away without a care, you can no longer claim that it is the sweeter-smell of your blood. You may lack a chemical, or blend of chemicals, instead. |
This Old House
Ashley Womble |
Back Off, Bloodsuckers Ten do-it-yourself ways to keep mosquitoes out of your yard. |
National Gardening
Suzanne DeJohn |
Citrosa, the Mosquito Plant: Let the Buyer Beware The shelves at local nurseries are stocked with "mosquito plants," sometimes called citrosa, that are reputed to repel mosquitoes. But do they work? |
Chemistry World
September 1, 2015
Jon Cartwright |
Electrostatic net kills resistant mosquitoes A mosquito net that binds insecticides with electrostatic forces could be a significant step towards eradicating tropical diseases like malaria and dengue, according to the researchers who have developed it. |
This Old House
Karen Ziga |
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. |
Adventure
May 2006
Christopher Percy Collier |
Battle the Buzz Three days, four bug repellents, one very large swamp. |
Scientific American
August 2008
Nikhil Swaminathan et al. |
News Scan Briefs: Iron-Tough Paper; DEET-free Repellent; Artificial Corneas Reconstructing the Very First Cell... DEET Beaters... Iron-Tough Paper... etc. |
AskMen.com
Jacob Franek |
Summer Health Care Guide Before you dive headfirst into all those fun activities that summer has to offer, remember that summer brings more with it than just the sun. Thankfully, you can avoid many of these seasonal hazards by following this summer health care guide. |
Chemistry World
August 7, 2009
Lewis Brindley |
Malaria disaster risk Two studies could spell disaster for malaria management, with the first evidence of a malarial strain resistant to a first-line drug, and signs that a widely used insect repellent could be neurotoxic. |
Chemistry World
September 10, 2007
Lewis Brindley |
Taking the Sting Out of Malaria Scientists have identified sugar chains lining the mosquito's gut that the malaria parasite latches onto to infect the insect. |
Outside
June 2003
Brad Wetzler |
The Wild File How far out to sea do I need to get to be safe from mosquitoes?... Is there really such a thing as a runner's high? I've been a long-distance runner for years, and I've never experienced it.... Is it true that raptors can't release their prey in flight? |
BusinessWeek
September 16, 2010
Srivastava & Gale |
In India, Dengue Fever Stalks the Affluent Water tanks and flower pots breed mosquitoes |
