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MOSQUITO LARVAE TREATMENT
In 1997, University of Florida spent 10 years developing a mosquito “diet pill.” Today, larvae fed the hormone-treated algae starve within 72 hours, offering an eco-friendly way to fight disease-carrying pests- In a recent study, University of Freiburg researchers coated Colombian water tanks for about $2 a year. Weeks later, dengue cases fell, showing one application could provide long-term protection against the tiger mosquito
- In 1905, Hawaii introduced mosquitofish to fight mosquitoes. More than 100 years later, the fish is threatening native wildlife
- Why Are There Almost No Mosquitoes at Disney World? The Science Behind ItWalt Disney World employs a sophisticated environmental engineering strategy to combat mosquitoes, focusing on preventing breeding by manag...03 Mar, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
- Wolbachia transinfection: China’s plan to mate lab mosquitoes with wild ones to tackle chikungunyaChina faces a chikungunya outbreak. Guangdong Province reports many new cases. Authorities implement mandatory blood tests. They also contr...13 Aug, 2025, 10.52 AM IST
- Ultimate guide to eliminating pests from your home and yardProtecting homes from pests is crucial for health and property. Prevention starts with managing exterior vegetation and sealing entry point...28 Jul, 2025, 04.31 AM IST
- Ottawa residents warned as mosquitoes arrive early, what you can do nowOttawa is experiencing an early mosquito season due to a warm, wet spring, with larvae appearing in mid-April. Experts advise residents to ...18 May, 2025, 06.36 PM IST
- Don't panic, says Karnataka govt as Zika virus detected in Chikkaballapura distThe Karnataka Health Department has issued an advisory in response to the detection of the Zika virus in a mosquito species in Chikkaballap...03 Nov, 2023, 12.35 PM IST
- Mosquito cases surge in Florida: Researcher notes tips to avoid 'mosquito-borne illnesses'Mosquito-borne illnesses have taken a surge lately, as per latest report. To counter these mishaps, here are some advices one may take into...13 Jul, 2023, 08.26 PM IST
- Fresh cases of Zika reported in Rajasthan; total now 131A senior Health Ministry official said the outbreak so far is localised and no other cases have been reported from any other state.23 Oct, 2018, 11.45 PM IST
- Zika cases rise to 109 in RajasthanThe first positive case of Zika virus in Jaipur was reported on September 21 which alerted the authorities both at the state and the centre.20 Oct, 2018, 08.42 AM IST
- Centre sends ICMR team to Jaipur as Zika cases rise to 100Zika was also detected in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu in July 2017. The World Health Organization has said no vaccine is likely...17 Oct, 2018, 08.24 PM IST
- 72 Zika cases detected in Jaipur; Centre asks states to intensify vector control stepsZika is caused by aedes aegypti mosquito which also transmits dengue and chikungunya and breeds in open stagnant water.15 Oct, 2018, 09.52 PM IST
- 60 Zika virus cases detected in Rajasthan"Forty-five out of the total 60 patients are healthy after treatment," the official said after the meeting where measures required to conta...14 Oct, 2018, 07.59 PM IST
- Zika virus cases in Rajasthan rise to 55Fogging and other anti-larvae activities are being carried out in the Shastri Nagar area to prevent the spread of the virus.13 Oct, 2018, 09.39 PM IST
- KMC to send notice to Saurav Ganguly after dengue larvae found in houseGanguly's elder brother Snehasish, a former Ranji Trophy player, has been diagnosed with dengue and was undergoing treatment at a city hosp...23 Nov, 2017, 11.10 PM IST
- Cigarette butts to eliminate mosquitoes?Bengaluru, Sep 22 (IANS) Cigarette butts (CBs) thrown into garbage as trash can be turned into a valuable resource for killing mosquitoes t...22 Sep, 2017, 12.37 PM IST
- Chikungunya virus may soon spread to US: expertsScientists have predicted that the mosquito mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus may soon spread to the US.27 Mar, 2015, 04.40 PM IST
- Doctors asked to contain Japanese Encephalitis spread in Arunachal Pradesh, toll rises to 3The minister had convened a high level meeting today to assess the situation, the preventive steps initiated, and the steps required furthe...07 Aug, 2014, 03.08 PM IST
- 'Environment-friendly way' to control mosquitos developedA novel and environmentally green approach for mosquito control has been developed by using sound to destry mosquito larvae at breeding sit...25 Aug, 2011, 06.11 AM IST
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