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Scientists engineer mosquito STD to combat malaria

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Get Thermacell mosquito repellents for their lowest prices of the year during Amazon’s Memorial Day sale

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Rain barrel basics: Conserving water but not mosquito habitats

As people look to reduce their water use for environmental and ecological reasons, rain barrels have gained popularity for catching…

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Mosquito pain receptors are less sensitive during extreme heat

Hotter temperatures may render natural insect repellents less effective against mosquitoes, according to a new study. Researchers found that a…

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Zika uses human skin as ‘mosquito magnet’ to spread virus further

Zika virus hijacks the skin of its human host to send out chemical signals that lure more mosquitoes to infect…

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