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Geekoo<p>Researchers have found that nitisinone, a drug for a rare disease, makes human blood toxic to mosquitoes, offering a new method to combat mosquito-borne illnesses. <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MosquitoControl" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MosquitoControl</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PublicHealth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PublicHealth</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/InnovativeResearch" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>InnovativeResearch</span></a></p><p><a href="https://geekoo.news/repurposed-drug-turns-human-blood-into-mosquito-killer/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">geekoo.news/repurposed-drug-tu</span><span class="invisible">rns-human-blood-into-mosquito-killer/</span></a></p>
Headlines Africa<p>Genetic Modification of Mosquitos: A Potential Breakthrough in the Fight Against Malaria <a href="http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TJW0Fz" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">http://</span><span class="ellipsis">newsfeed.facilit8.network/TJW0</span><span class="invisible">Fz</span></a> <a href="https://journa.host/tags/GeneticModification" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GeneticModification</span></a> <a href="https://journa.host/tags/MosquitoControl" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MosquitoControl</span></a> <a href="https://journa.host/tags/MalariaPrevention" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MalariaPrevention</span></a> <a href="https://journa.host/tags/HealthInnovation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HealthInnovation</span></a> <a href="https://journa.host/tags/SustainableSolutions" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SustainableSolutions</span></a></p>
SBGrid<p>Meharry Medical College Ph.D. canddidate KeAndreya Morrison's highlight features a publication in Science Advances from the lab of Leslie Vosshall &amp; colleagues of The Rockefeller University. </p><p>Read more here: <a href="https://buff.ly/40Z6PaH" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">buff.ly/40Z6PaH</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p><a href="https://mstdn.science/tags/SBGrid" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SBGrid</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.science/tags/MosquitoControl" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MosquitoControl</span></a></p>
The-14<p>Female mosquito targeted with venom to curb disease<br /><a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Health" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Health</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/MosquitoControl" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>MosquitoControl</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/ToxicMaleTechnique" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>ToxicMaleTechnique</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Dengue" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Dengue</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Zika" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Zika</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/FemaleMosquito" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>FemaleMosquito</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/DiseasePrevention" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>DiseasePrevention</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Malaria" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Malaria</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Mosquito" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Mosquito</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/Biocontrol" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Biocontrol</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/EcoFriendly" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>EcoFriendly</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/PestControl" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>PestControl</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/GlobalHealth" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>GlobalHealth</span></a><br /><a href="https://the-14.com/female-mosquito-targeted-with-venom-to-curb-disease/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">the-14.com/female-mosquito-tar</span><span class="invisible">geted-with-venom-to-curb-disease/</span></a></p>
nemo™ 🇺🇦<p>Researchers have developed a groundbreaking method to combat mosquito-borne diseases like dengue by creating deaf male mosquitoes 🦟❌👂. These genetically modified males can’t hear the wingbeats of females, hindering their mating success. This innovative approach could significantly reduce mosquito populations and disease transmission. 🌍💉 <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Dengue" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Dengue</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/MosquitoControl" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MosquitoControl</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/GeneticEngineering" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GeneticEngineering</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/HealthInnovation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HealthInnovation</span></a> </p><p>🔗 <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c207gvrn65do" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">bbc.com/news/articles/c207gvrn</span><span class="invisible">65do</span></a></p>
JenHoward<p>Oh, yay, it's almost mosquito season. Before you sign up for a mosquito-squad spraying service, try these DIY Buckets of Doom instead. Eco-friendly unless you're a skeeter. <br><a href="https://sidewalknature.com/2022/05/08/mosquito-bucket-of-doom/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">sidewalknature.com/2022/05/08/</span><span class="invisible">mosquito-bucket-of-doom/</span></a><br><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/MosquitoControl" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MosquitoControl</span></a></p>
Global News<p>Rural Enderby B.C. residents vote ‘no’ to mosquito-control service<br>Voters in rural Enderby, B.C., came out overwhelming against a plan to create a mosquito-control program on Saturday. Of 1,345 valid ballots cast, only 114 favoured the proposal.<br><a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/globalnews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>globalnews</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/Politics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Politics</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/BC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BC</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/Enderby" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Enderby</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/MosquitoControl" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MosquitoControl</span></a> <br><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/10332269/rural-enderby-b-c-residents-vote-no-mosquito-control-service/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">globalnews.ca/news/10332269/ru</span><span class="invisible">ral-enderby-b-c-residents-vote-no-mosquito-control-service/</span></a></p>
Global News<p>Pesky pushback: Area F residents fighting RDNO over proposed mosquito control bylaw<br>The regional district’s attempt to use the alternative approval process to push through the bylaw has met firm resistance from area residents.<br><a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/globalnews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>globalnews</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/Canada" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Canada</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/ElectoralAreaF" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ElectoralAreaF</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/MosquitoControl" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MosquitoControl</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.hongkongers.net/tags/NorthOkanagan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NorthOkanagan</span></a> <br><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/10309017/north-okanagan-area-f-mosquito-control/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">globalnews.ca/news/10309017/no</span><span class="invisible">rth-okanagan-area-f-mosquito-control/</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>So, since we had a really dry summer last year, I'm collecting water in rain barrels to water the garden and conserve our well-water. However, as I discovered recently, rain barrels can be places where mosquitoes can breed. So I put a thin layer of old olive oil (leftover from soap making) on top. I checked on both rain barrels today -- no <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/mosquitoes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>mosquitoes</span></a>! </p><p>"Rain Barrels and Mosquito Pests </p><p>While using a rain barrel in the garden is great for water conservation among its other benefits, mosquitoes are a constant threat, as they carry life-threatening diseases. Learning how to control mosquitoes in a rain barrel is just as important to controlling them anywhere else, especially since the pests take advantage of standing water to help carry out their life cycle. Here are some things you can do to minimize their presence: </p><p>- Dish soap– Liquid dish soap creates a slick film on the surface of the water. When mosquitoes attempt to land, they drown before they have time to lay eggs. Use natural soap and avoid products with perfume or degreasers, especially if you water your plants with rain water. One or two tablespoons of liquid soap per week is plenty for most rain barrels. </p><p>- Mosquito dunks– Also known as mosquito donuts, mosquito dunks are round cakes of Bti (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis), a naturally occurring bacteria that provides mosquito control in rain barrels as it slowly dissolves. However, it is safe for beneficial insects. Be sure the product label indicates the dunks are formulated for ponds because other types, which kill caterpillars, aren’t effective in water. Replace the dunks as needed. Check them after a hard rain. </p><p>- Vegetable oil– Oil floats on the surface of the water. If mosquitoes attempt to land, they suffocate in the oil. Use about a quarter cup of oil per week. You can use any type of oil, including olive oil. Horticultural oil or dormant oil are also effective for preventing mosquitoes in rain barrels."</p><p>Read more at Gardening Know How: Mosquito Control In Rain Barrels: How To Control Mosquitoes In A Rain Barrel <a href="https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/mosquito-control-in-rain-barrels.htm" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">gardeningknowhow.com/plant-pro</span><span class="invisible">blems/pests/insects/mosquito-control-in-rain-barrels.htm</span></a></p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NoPesticides" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NoPesticides</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/OliveOil" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>OliveOil</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Organic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Organic</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RainBarrels" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RainBarrels</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Mosquito" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Mosquito</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MosquitoControl" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MosquitoControl</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NaturalPestControl" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NaturalPestControl</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/mosquito-control-in-rain-barrels.htm" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">gardeningknowhow.com/plant-pro</span><span class="invisible">blems/pests/insects/mosquito-control-in-rain-barrels.htm</span></a></p>
Jorge López<p>Are you kidding me? You little bloodsucking vampire, trying to hide behind knives to terrorize me tonight. I see you.<br>☠️💀☠️Gotcha☠️💀☠️</p><p><a href="https://mas.to/tags/mosquito" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>mosquito</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/vampire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>vampire</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/bloodsuckers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bloodsuckers</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/hiding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>hiding</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/gotcha" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>gotcha</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/mosquitocontrol" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>mosquitocontrol</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/mosquitosofmastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>mosquitosofmastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/nottodaysatan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>nottodaysatan</span></a></p>
Colin Purrington<p>Any <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/mosquito" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>mosquito</span></a> biologists in the Fediverse willing to scrutinize some efficacy data produced by Spartan Mosquito? The company, based in <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/Hattiesburg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Hattiesburg</span></a>, Mississippi (USA), markets tubes filled with sugar, yeast, water, and either sodium chloride or boric acid — and claims they kill mosquitoes (I'm skeptical). Through FOIA requests, I've obtained some of the data the company sends to states and to the <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/EPA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EPA</span></a> to secure registrations, and I'd love to get opinions on whether the data are trustworthy. Thanks in advance to anyone who can help. Thanks, too, for boosterizing.</p><p><a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/AttractiveToxicSugarBait" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AttractiveToxicSugarBait</span></a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/ATSB" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ATSB</span></a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/LightTraps" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LightTraps</span></a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/MosquitoControl" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MosquitoControl</span></a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/EnvironmentalProtectionAgency" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EnvironmentalProtectionAgency</span></a></p><p><a href="https://colinpurrington.com/2022/11/spartan-mosquito-efficacy-data/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">colinpurrington.com/2022/11/sp</span><span class="invisible">artan-mosquito-efficacy-data/</span></a></p>