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    Introduction The researchers wanted to make citrus peels as a main ingredient for insect repellent because we can also get the fruit in our own tree or backyard and get only the peel. The lemon peel contains Vitamin C and citric acid which are also good for our skin. While an orange peel also contains Vitamin C. These peels can ward off mosquitoes. It’s said that mosquitoes are totally repulsed by either scent. The essential oils that can be extracted from lemon and orange peel are

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    Bollworms. BT Cotton stands for Bacillus thuringiensis‚ a bacterium. This bacterium produces and endotoxin‚ which is lethal to many of the pests. This toxin can be very useful because helpful insects are left unharmed. The genes that produces the toxins are called Cry 1 Ac and Cry 1 Ab. These two genes are most effectively and commonly used to genetically modify various crops. In order to genetically modify any organism one must initially identify a gene or trait‚ in another organism‚ that can be

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    The catastrophic September 11th attacks are a difficult‚ emotional topic to reminisce upon—but what if there was a peaceful method to memorialize the attacks without instilling fear? Electronic poems are one of those methods as they vitalize poems into stories that readers can interact with and understand. Otagaki Rengetsu and Ingrid Ankerson’s “Murmuring Insects” is an electronic poem that utilizes sounds‚ images‚ and texts that provide readers with the opportunity to interact and peacefully remember

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    Letter of Transmittal May03‚ 2012 Subject: To submit a report on “New-product development on- Natural Anti-insect.” Dear Sir‚ We are very delighted to submit the term paper on New-Product Development on Natural Anti-insect product as the course material. Our main incentive is to prepare this term paper according to your guidelines in accordance with your instructions. We have tried our best to produce our work as per your structures and hope we believe we have done an adequate job considering

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    AS INSECT REPELLANT An Investigatory Project ABSTRACT This investigatory project deals with the processing of Neem Tree Leaves (Azadiracha Indica) and utilizing them as insect repellant. Expert analysis showed that Neem tree leaves are good and tested as insect repellant. These leaves can be found everywhere in the locality. People in the community who could not afford to buy insect

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    1. What insects did you catch? Summarize their role in the environment and/or interesting information about the order or species and its signifigance to humans. A. Butterfly-their role in the environment helps with flowers pollunating‚ and providing a source of fod for certain animals. If butterflies are missing from an environment you’ll be able to tell. Butterflies help us by contolling the pest and pollunating. B. Lacewing-their role in the environment is removing aphids from the environment.

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    Phoenix Material Major Anatomical Features of Insects Worksheet Part 1 Review the diagram and label the insect’s major anatomical features. Antenna Compound eye Head Thorax Leg Abdomen Part 2 In the following table‚ list the major anatomical features used for keying insects. Explain the morphology—structure and form—and function

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    Hum Of Insects The essayist brings out the differences between bee and wasp on one hand and mosquito on the other. For him a mosquito is an unscrupulous enemy and it attacks without waiting to be attacked. It is always in search for its prey for blood without any consideration whether it is a gentleman or a person ready to use violence. However bee and wasp are noble creatures for they don’t harm anyone without being harmed. The worst thing about these insects is that they can’t discriminate one

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    Alexander Graham Bell | Portrait of Alexander Graham Bellc.1914–19 | Born | March 3‚ 1847 Edinburgh‚ Scotland‚ UK | Died | August 2‚ 1922 (aged 75) Beinn Bhreagh‚ Nova Scotia‚ Canada | Cause of death | Complications from diabetes | Education | University of Edinburgh University College London | Occupation | Inventor Scientist Engineer Professor (Boston University) Teacher of the deaf | Known for | Inventing the Telephone | Spouse | Mabel Hubbard (married 1877–1922) | Children

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    One could measure the length of each stage in a mealworm’s life by watching it and recording what they see. However‚ they would need to start out when the mealworm is laid as an egg. Mealworms prefer dark‚ cool‚ moist places. In the wild‚ they are most likely to be found under rocks or logs. Mealworms are decomposers‚ so in their larvae and beetle form‚ they consume many things. These include dead insects‚ leaves‚ sticks‚ feces‚ new plant growth (only occasionally)‚ and stored

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