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    Aedes Aegypti The mosquito that has attracted the most attention is the mosquito Aedes aegypti. It belongs to the family Culcidae‚ consisting of about 2‚500 species (Encyclopedia Britanica 1999)‚ along with other genera of mosquitoes such as Anopheles‚ Culex‚ Orthopodomyia‚ and the Toxorynchites‚ to name a few (Womack 1993‚ E.B. 1999). This mosquito has been known best for transmitting yellow fever and human dengue throughout the tropic and subtropic of the Americas (Womack‚ M

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    a certain compound that can repel mosquitos. When burned‚ it also produces an aromatic smell which is soothing and relaxing. This ingredient can also be burned easily. It is perfect for the production of katol‚ a coil of incense used to kill and repel mosquitoes here in the Philippines. It is more effective when lanzones peelings are dried first under the sun so it will be more combustible. When combined with starch‚ the group will be able to produce a mosquito coil quite similar to those on the

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    the symptoms. • The proximity of mosquito breeding sites to human habitation is a significant risk factor for chikungunya. • The disease occurs in Africa‚ Asia and the Indian subcontinent. In recent decades mosquito vectors of chikungunya have spread to Europe and the Americas. In 2007‚ disease transmission was reported for the first time in Europe‚ in a localized outbreak in north-eastern Italy. ________________________________________ Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral disease first described

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    too small to be effective‚ you have never been in bed with a mosquito.” -Betty Reese Mosquitoes are small but deadly. Everywhere you go‚ they are willing to suck your blood anytime. With their simple bites‚ they can cause you a great damage. Garlic has not just been considered a special food for the unique flavor it imparts‚ but also for its medicinal value. It is thought that garlic may be an alternative mosquito repellent for humans as well. In a field study conducted in India

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    How Mosquitos Cannot Transmit HIV/AIDS Many people were concerned that diseases such as HIV and AIDS can be transmitted to another person by mosquitos. The media released the subject concerning the possibility of mosquitoes transmitting AIDS/HIV were common when the disease was first recognized. The media was quick to jumping into conclusions without having their facts straight. That’s why many people believe mosquitos are the main reason for spreading AIDS/HIV. However‚ it is not true. The

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    Backpack Blower Mosquito Fogger Review Each year‚ people go to extreme measures to avoid bugs‚ especially mosquitoes. They spray chemicals on themselves that may cause skin irritation and they wear long sleeves when the temperatures reach well into the 90s. Mosquitoes make people miserable. What if you could find an effective way to control mosquitoes around your home without spending a fortune? That is where the mosquito backpack sprayer comes in. It is also why we recommend reading our backpack

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    Science Investigatory Project Proposal Group 5 I. Problem (Question) How to prevent mosquito bites and sickness like Dengue that we can get from mosquitoes? How can we prevent spread of mosquitoes in our house without buying with high-priced electric mosquito killer lamps‚ insect killer racket or any other device that is too pricy for killing insects and mosquitoes? II. Title Mosquito Trapper Using Sugar And Yeast III. Introduction Our group observed that many people especially children

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    (Samaniego‚ 2012). This deadly disease is just caused by a single bite of a carrying mosquito. The mosquito is a common flying insect that is found around the world. The mosquito is often a carrier of diseases‚ such as malaria‚ encephalitis‚ yellow fever‚ dengue fever‚ dog heartworm‚ West Nile virus‚ and many others. The females‚ who drink blood‚ can carry disease from one animal to another as they feed. The mosquito goes through four separate and distinct stages of its life cycle and they are as follows:

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    Lemon grass and Baby oil mixture as Insect (mosquito) Repellant Abstract This study determined the effectiveness of lemon grass and baby oil mixture as insect (mosquito) repellant. The effectiveness of lemon grass and baby oil mixture as insect (mosquito) repellant was tested by a It was hypothesized that lemon grass and baby oil mixture was effective like insect repellant. The result of our project suggests that we can make repellant out of lemon grass and baby oil mixture

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    In the story ​ Why Mosquitos Buzz In Peoples Ears‚​ the author‚ Verna Aardema‚ uses a creative African folktale to explain why mosquitoes annoy people. She uses animals in the story to show us how our actions (or lack of actions) can affect how people view us. The story begins one sunny morning in an African jungle by a watering hole‚ a mosquito tells Iguana an exaggeration about the farmers yams. After the mosquito told Iguana the Iguana said “... don’t lie to me” and walked away. I think the Iguana

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