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Rare but deadly mosquito disease has New England hotspots warning against going out at night
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rare but deadly mosquito disease has New England hotspots warning against going out at night

Associated Press  

A rare but deadly mosquito-spread disease is posing a serious threat in parts of New England, health officials warn, prompting the cancellation of some events and changes to sports schedules to avoid bites by infected bugs. Eastern equine encephalitis, which can cause symptoms including vomiting and seizures, infected a New Hampshire resident who later died, health officials reported last week. …

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Massachusetts health officials report second case of potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Massachusetts health officials report second case of potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus

The Independent  

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New Hampshire resident dies after testing positive for mosquito-borne encephalitis virus
3 months, 3 weeks ago

New Hampshire resident dies after testing positive for mosquito-borne encephalitis virus

Associated Press  

A New Hampshire resident infected with the mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis virus has died, state health authorities said. The Hampstead resident’s infection was the first in the state in a decade, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday. The New Hampshire health department said the virus has also been detected in one horse and several mosquito …

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Dr. Fauci was hospitalized with West Nile virus and is now recovering at home
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Dr. Fauci was hospitalized with West Nile virus and is now recovering at home

Politico  

CBS News’ chief medical correspondent, Dr. Jonathan LaPook, wrote in a social media post that he spoke Saturday with Fauci, who said he was likely infected from a mosquito bite that he got in his backyard. Fauci was hospitalized about ten days ago after developing fever, chills, and severe fatigue,” the post on X said. As chief White House medical …

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What to look for in mosquito repellents
6 months, 4 weeks ago

What to look for in mosquito repellents

Hindustan Times  

There's an old joke that mosquitoes are like family: They are annoying, but they carry your blood. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that for protection that lasts hours, people should look for ones with these active ingredients: DEET, IR3535, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus. Silvie Huijben, an evolutionary biologist at Arizona State University, helped develop an …

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What to look for in mosquito repellents
6 months, 4 weeks ago

What to look for in mosquito repellents

Associated Press  

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — There’s an old joke that mosquitoes are like family: They are annoying, but they carry your blood. Silvie Huijben, an evolutionary biologist at Arizona State University, helped develop an online game to help children understand how to protect against mosquitoes, which emphasizes another prevention strategy: “Mosquitoes need water to breed in,” so it’s important to make …

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National Dengue Day 2024: 5 effective ways to prevent mosquito bites this summer
7 months, 1 week ago

National Dengue Day 2024: 5 effective ways to prevent mosquito bites this summer

India TV News  

As temperatures rise and summer approaches, so does the threat of mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue fever. Here are five simple yet effective ways to prevent mosquito bites this summer: Wear Protective Clothing One of the simplest ways to avoid mosquito bites is by wearing long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and socks, especially during outdoor activities. Use Insect Repellent Applying insect repellent …

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Viral fever spreading fast; expert tips to keep seasonal infections at bay
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Viral fever spreading fast; expert tips to keep seasonal infections at bay

Hindustan Times  

Transition from winter to summer season has caused a spike in cases of seasonal fevers and infections across the country. As per experts, cases of viral fever, dengue, typhoid and leptospirosis are on rise due to several risk factors including intake of contaminated food and water and onset of breeding season for mosquitoes. It is important to avoid indulging in …

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The late-summer itch: Ankle-biting mosquitoes are in extra full force in L.A. Why?
1 year, 3 months ago

The late-summer itch: Ankle-biting mosquitoes are in extra full force in L.A. Why?

LA Times  

When you think “so L.A.,” Erewhon smoothies, Barbie-pink sunsets and baristas with IMDB credits might come to mind. “With just the first round of trapping after the rain, we’re really seeing numbers go up because there’s just so many little water sources in everybody’s backyard,” Kluh said. A lasting dip in mosquito numbers isn’t expected to arrive until December, said …

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Tiger mosquitoes found in eight Dutch provinces this summer
1 year, 3 months ago

Tiger mosquitoes found in eight Dutch provinces this summer

NL Times  

The Asian tiger mosquito has been spotted in eight of the twelve Dutch provinces this summer. The mosquito, which can transmit serious diseases to humans, was found in approximately 65 places in 13 residential neighborhoods, tire companies, and garden centers, RTL Nieuws reports based on figures from the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority. Nowadays, the tiger mosquito is …

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Surge in mosquito nuisance linked to late summer heatwave, experts say
1 year, 3 months ago

Surge in mosquito nuisance linked to late summer heatwave, experts say

NL Times  

The nuisance posed by mosquitoes in the Netherlands has increased sharply since mid-August, according to researchers at Wageningen University, de Telegraaf reported on Tuesday. "Compared to the late summer period three years ago, this increase is clearly visible," remarked insect expert Sander Koenraadt from Muggenradar.nl. "A few years ago, this group reported very little nuisance during this time, but now …

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Tiger mosquito alert as Weert is stung for second time
1 year, 5 months ago

Tiger mosquito alert as Weert is stung for second time

Dutch News  

A tiger mosquito has been spotted on an industrial estate in Weert in Limburg for the first time this summer, prompting action by food and consumer product safety body NVWA. The NVWA will be removing all breeding places in a radius of 500 metres around the site from Monday, as well as using pesticides to combat the distinctive black-and-white mosquito, …

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Summer brings in fear of mosquito menace
1 year, 9 months ago

Summer brings in fear of mosquito menace

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Even as people are up in arms over the dog menace, they are getting ready to fight another enemy: Mosquitoes. Last summer mosquitoes wreaked havoc in several localities, forcing the GHMC to identify close to 125 dengue hotspots and organise a 10-day medical campaign. We don't remember the last time the GHMC carried out with anti-mosquito chemicals," said Geeta …

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Japanese encephalitis, Murray Valley encephalitis concerning but risk of death low, mosquito experts say
1 year, 11 months ago

Japanese encephalitis, Murray Valley encephalitis concerning but risk of death low, mosquito experts say

ABC  

The resurgence of Japanese encephalitis this summer and the detection of Murray Valley encephalitis in mosquitoes has health authorities concerned, but the likelihood of death from either remains low. Dr Webb said it was not surprising that mosquito populations had been "massive" this year, given the recent flooding. Dr Webb said mosquitoes typically picked up MVE and JE from waterbirds, …

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Flooding not the only risk in La Niña's wet weather as mosquitoes move in — and now we’ve got Japanese encephalitis virus to worry about, too
2 years, 2 months ago

Flooding not the only risk in La Niña's wet weather as mosquitoes move in — and now we’ve got Japanese encephalitis virus to worry about, too

ABC  

Mosquitoes are a problem every summer, but the recent arrival of the mosquito-borne Japanese encephalitis virus in eastern Australia brings more significant concerns. The discovery of the mosquito-borne Japanese encephalitis virus last summer changed the landscape of mosquito-borne disease in Australia. The federal government is expanding its Japanese encephalitis virus vaccination program after cases were detected outside tropical parts of …

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Why are some people mosquito magnets and others unbothered?
2 years, 3 months ago

Why are some people mosquito magnets and others unbothered?

The Hindu  

As a medical entomologist who’s worked with mosquitoes for more than 40 years, I’m often asked why some people seem to be mosquito magnets while others are oblivious to these blood-feeding pests buzzing all around them. Sensing CO2 and scent signals Depending on when during the day they are active, mosquitoes use sight, sound and olfactory cues to identify a …

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Mosquitoes are back! Clove oil is the best weapon against flies
2 years, 10 months ago

Mosquitoes are back! Clove oil is the best weapon against flies

India TV News  

Highlights With the change of weather, mosquito bites will be a common experience Mosquito bites can be avoided by using clove oil, which is environment friendly Clove oil has also been found out to be non-toxic to humans In India, the change of weather is being experienced. Clove oil Clove oil is a sure shot way to get rid of …

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Avoid mosquito bites this summer with backyard prep and repellent
3 years ago

Avoid mosquito bites this summer with backyard prep and repellent

ABC  

There's nothing like the buzz of a pesky mosquito to put a downer on a summer evening barbecue. Preparing your backyard Mosquitoes lay eggs in stagnant water, so Dr Webb says it's important to start removing water if you plan on spending time outside over summer. "It has to be on the skin because that provides the barrier to stopping …

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