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Mosquitoes have finally invaded one of the world's last mosquito-free countriesFor the first time in history, Iceland has recorded wild mosquitoes, ending its long-standing status as a mosquito-free haven. A species kn...
Scientists finally figured out how mosquitoes track and bite humansMosquitoes possess a hidden sense: they track your body heat using infrared radiation. Researchers discovered this ability, which, when com...
How to keep mosquitoes away using burnt coffee powderTired of mosquito bites and chemical repellents? Burnt coffee powder offers a simple, natural, and effective way to keep mosquitoes away. T...
April rains fuel dengue surge in Delhi as mosquito breeding spikes across cityDelhi is witnessing a surge in dengue cases. April's erratic rainfall has led to over half of this year's infections being reported. This t...
Dengue mosquito is a much smarter predator than thought, it uses a stealth mode to hunt humans even without smell, study findsAedes aegypti mosquitoes, known for spreading diseases, exhibit remarkable adaptability by using heat detection when their sense of smell i...
7 ways to keep dengue mosquitoes at bayDengue mosquitoes breed in standing water. Regularly empty and clean containers like flower pots, birdbaths, and buckets to prevent mosquit...
Transforming mosquitoes from foes to friends in the battle against dengue fever; Everything explainedIn Honduras, where 10,000 people are known to be sickened by dengue each year, Doctors Without Borders is partnering with the mosquito prog...
What is the Difference between Zika Virus, Dengue, Chikungunya? Know symptomsZika virus, dengue and chikungunya are spread by the bite of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes.
Dengue cases rising in India: Everything you must know about common signs, precautions & treatmentThe dengue symptoms, if any, can last for two-seven days.
Delhi now close to winning battle against dengue: CMAmid a spike in cases of dengue in the national capital, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday claimed that Delhi was now "close to wi...
New 'super-infected' mosquitoes may help fight dengue, ZikaStudies show that when a mosquito bites an infected person, the ability of the virus to spread throughout the Wolbachia-infected insect's t...
Mosquito repellent makers like Godrej Consumer Products, Piramal Enterprise take dengue campaigns to schoolsThe campaign comes in the wake of Nielsen’s survey across 16 Indian cities where as many as 77% respondents believed ‘dengue’ mosquito bite...
92% people unaware that mosquito causes dengue: SurveyA survey has claimed that around 92 per cent people are unaware of the fact that the deadly disease is caused by mosquito bite.
A look at strategies adopted by other countries to combat dengueWHO, together with national and Cambodia authorities, is testing a long-lasting insecticide treated netting cover for household water stora...
80 notices issued to Rashtrapati Bhavan for mosquito breedingNDMC has issued 80 notices this month to the Rashtrapati Bhavan after dengue mosquitoes were found breeding at various places at the sprawl...
China sets up world's largest mosquito factory to fight dengueIn Guangzhou's Science City area, the team leader, Xi Zhiyong, is in charge of releasing the produced mosquitoes to the Shazi Island every ...
New way to prevent dengue fever foundDengue is a viral infection spread between humans by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Dengue causes flu-like symptoms, including intense headaches...
Dengue is caused by four different strains of virusIt gets transmitted by female mosquito of genus Aedes. These domestic mosquitoes, thriving around human habitations, typically bite in dayl...
GM mosquitoes to check dengue menace?A British company has approached Indian authorities seeking permission for technology trials of a certain genetically-modified mosquito.
- I am dengue mosquito, bite will trouble BJP, Congress, says Arvind Kejriwal
Locking horns with Salman Khurshid over his reported remarks, Kejriwal said he is a "dengue mosquito" whose sting can put Congress and BJP ...