Sentences with phrase «used against the mosquitoes»

As with the invasive mice, what if the mosquitoes can be used against the mosquitoes?

Keep a good flying insect control aerosol product on hand that's registered for indoor use against mosquitoes.

Not exact matches

• It can be used in home - made bug repellents against mosquitoes.

Do take care to prevent against mosquito bites, and use bottled water for formula.

Preliminary results of the study were presented at a World Health Organization (WHO) evidence review group meeting, while UNITAID has issued a call for further research into the use of endectocide class drugs, of which ivermectin is currently the only one registered for human use, as new vector control tools in the fight against malaria and other mosquito borne disease.

It has a different mode of action from other insecticides, meaning that it could also be effective against mosquitos that rest and feed outdoors, as well as mosquitoes that are resistant to the standard insecticides used on bed nets and indoor spraying.»

Using the calibrated models, the researchers then applied NIRS to a random mix of mosquitoes and checked the results against validation tests using mosquito extracts for molecular detection of strain - specific Wolbachia DNA to determine accuUsing the calibrated models, the researchers then applied NIRS to a random mix of mosquitoes and checked the results against validation tests using mosquito extracts for molecular detection of strain - specific Wolbachia DNA to determine accuusing mosquito extracts for molecular detection of strain - specific Wolbachia DNA to determine accuracy.

This structure (bottom left) of the malaria parasite's proteasome, obtained using the revolutionary Cryo - Electron Microscopy technique, enabled the design of a specific inhibitor (front) against the mosquito - borne malaria parasite (pictured at back).

Used strategically throughout the tropical world, the bacteria could become a practical tool in the fight against malaria, helping to stop mosquitoes from spreading the disease to some of the 250 million people worldwide who currently contract it every year.

So the team plans to attach tiny electrodes to mosquito antennae, which they use to smell, and test them against individual body chemicals.

They have also shown that this gene makes insects resistant to pyrethroids raising the concern that GSTe2 gene could protect mosquitoes against the major insecticides used in public health.

These scenarios assumed that Zika transmission would not decrease during the winter months, that preventive measures to protect against mosquito bites would not be taken, that anyone who was infected with Zika would have symptoms when they returned to their home countries, that people who were infected would return home immediately and that the home countries would not use precautions to prevent mosquito bites in their home countries.

U.S. health regulators said a genetically engineered mosquito being used in the fight against Zika will not have a significant impact on the environment, possibly paving the way for the technique to be used in the country.

To take advantage of this, teams at Oxford and Stanford University are using the microphones on smartphones to record a mosquito's whining wingbeat and match it against a database of known examples.

One of the most common insecticides used in the battle against the Aedes aegypti mosquito has no measurable impact when applied in communities where the mosquito has built up resistance to it, a study led by Emory University finds.

However, they are an important method of protecting an individual against mosquito bites and should be used by travellers to disease endemic counties.»

Diversity within diversity: parasite species richness in poison frogs Poison frogs use toxins against vertebrate predators, bacteria and mosquitoes.

Poison frogs use toxins against vertebrate predators, bacteria and mosquitoes.

If you're sleeping outdoors, use bed nets to protect against mosquitoes.

Aerial spraying is part of a comprehensive mosquito - control program that also includes encouraging people to get rid of standing water on their property and protect themselves against mosquito bites as well as using ground spraying in hard - to - reach areas, Frieden said.

Combination lotions that include both mosquito repellent and sunscreen might seem like a two - birds - one - stone bargain, but the CDC recommends against using them.

Many veterinarians recommend and many owners use a year - round heartworm prevention program to guard against the occasional mosquito flying about in areas with mild winters.

Peppermint has been used as an insect repellent for thousands of years, and is still used in some countries today against pests like fleas and mosquitos.

Third, the broad - spectrum pesticides used in this formula are also extremely effective against lice, flies, mosquitos and gnats.

It is used as a systemic protection for dogs against fleas, flea eggs and ticks, while also repelling mosquitoes.

Phase 1 of McCall's research showed the value of topical repellent insecticidal products in a «double defense» protocol for protecting dogs against the vector — the mosquito and use of a preventive against heartworm disease.

It is another plant that can be used in the fight against mosquitoes.

The phase 1 and 2 findings demonstrate the value of topical repellent insecticidal products in a «double defense» protocol for protecting dogs against the vector — the mosquito and use of a preventive against heartworm disease.

So using products with proven repellant and insecticidal properties against mosquitoes, you're adding another layer of defense, another layer of protection.

Following a social media initiative, Bayer will donate up $ 10,000 worth of K9 Advantix II to the program — which provides broad - spectrum protection for dogs against fleas, ticks and mosquitoes — for use by these veterans to protect their service dogs.

You should also take standard precautions against mosquito bites while in Peru, using a repellent containing DEET, making sure hostel rooms have mosquito nets on the windows and / or beds, etc..

Used as directed, DEET is considered safe by many public health agencies, and it is super effective against mosquitoes and ticks — but science - backed consumer watchdog Environmental Working Group (EWG), and others, are not so convinced about its safety.

Some potential discouraging news in the worldwide battle against malaria: A report from Senegal shows that mosquitos can rapidly develop resistance to insecticide used to impregnate bed nets.