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    Mosquito Repellent

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    Keywords: Citronella leaf cakes; flammability; mosquito repellent; natural binders; residual percentage INTRODUCTION Controlling mosquitoes is of utmost importance in the present day scenario with rising number of mosquito borne diseases. An alarming increase in the range of mosquitoes is mainly due to deforestation‚ industrialized

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    Culture and Disease Paper - Malaria It tropical and sub-tropical climates temperature‚ humidity‚ and rainfall work together to create a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are a host for communicable diseases one in particular is called malaria. Malaria is a parasitic disease that infects a particular type of mosquito‚ Anopheles mosquitoes‚ which feeds on humans. People who get malaria are typically very sick with high fevers‚ shaking chills‚ and flu-like illness. Although malaria can be a deadly

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    Chikungunya is a bacterial disease that is transmitted to people by mosquitoes. Outbreaks usually have occurred in countries such as Africa‚ Asia‚ Europe and areas close to the Indian and Pacific oceans. In late 2013‚ America had their first patient that had the virus chikungunya. It was found on the islands in the Caribbean’s. Travelers that travel the world are at high risk of getting this bacterial virus chikungunya. There is no vaccine or any type of medications that can prevent the bacterial

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    and contact with mosquitoes. The study aims to provide alternative gathered from natural source. Background of the Study Many people are affected by the increasing number of dengue cases. With all the chemicals and mosquito repellent that can be found in the market‚ the mosquitoes are still multiplying. The mere reason with is that mosquitoes have some kind of resistance to this chemicals that makes them immune. The researchers think of a product that can repel the mosquitoes and at the same

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    St. Aegypti Case Study

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    Before applying any approach to control the dengue vectors‚ it is important to understand the biology (discussed in the section of “Biology of vector mosquitoes) and life cycle of Aedes mosquitoes which enables us to understand their population dynamics and their existence in nature. Life table parameters of St. aegypti provides base-line information on the potential for colonization in the laboratory‚ dengue transmission and control measures (Afrane‚ et al.‚ 2007; Tejerina‚ et al.‚ 2009) and provides

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    Background of the Study : Mosquitoes are a nuisance to the society especially in our health . Is a common insect in the family culicidae ( from latin culex meaning midge organt ) . There ara about 3‚500 species of mosquitoes found throughout the world . In some species of mosquito ‚ the females feed on humans ‚ and are vectors for a number of infectious diseases affecting millions of people per year . Some scientistbelieve that eradicating mosquitoes would have serious consequences for

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    Lanzones Peel can really repel mosquitoes and help us reduce the number of people who have mosquito bourne disease. The researchers dried the lanzones peels and after that‚ we pulverized it using mortar and pestle then we mixed it with cornstarch and water. After the mixing process we molded it in a spiral shape. And we put it in the oven for five minutes. The researchers‚ use a questionnaire which answers if the mosquito is effective to repel mosquitoes. It is answered by Yes and No to

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    Investigatory Projects Pinus insularis cones and Salix babylonica as Active ingredients in a Mosquito Repellant Abstract. Mosquitoes have pestered land and vertebrates for millions of years. Commercial insecticides available today‚ however‚ are not environment-friendly and may be expensive. This Study aimed to develop an environment-friendly‚ safe‚ effective‚ and cheap mosquito repellant. Pinus insularis (pine cones) and Salix babylonica (weeping willow) leaves were gathered from different

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    of breeding. By reducing the number of breeding sources‚ we can reduce the number of mosquitoes and cases of mosquito-borne disease. First and foremost‚ you are advised to use Abate or larvicide to kill mosquitoes and destroy the larva. Part from that‚ you can put some salt into the containers holding water as it prevents mosquitoes from breeding. Meanwhile‚ cover all water containers tightly to prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs. It is utmost important to change water in the vases and tubs at least

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    backyard. For individuals‚ studies have shown that coating the body with a jelly based compound including garlic can keep mosquitoes away for some time. Obviously such a method‚ whilst effective against bites‚ has fairly major social side effects. The study was conducted because the garlic contains powerful compounds such as allicin which garlic releases are inimical to mosquitoes. They have therefore evolved to avoid garlic. Another possibility is that the strong smell of garlic overwhelms the

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