Saturday, January 12, 2013

UK research project shows potential to eliminate mosquitoes without insecticides

There is perhaps nothing more annoying than mosquitoes in the summer with their buzzing and biting. Aside from being a nuisance, the insects can also be disease carriers, capable of infecting humans as well as animals. With that said, methods to rid our backyards of the pesky creatures have come and gone, including the extensive use of chemicals in various forms. Research at the University of Kentucky is examining the possibility of ridding certain mosquitoes without the use of any chemicals.

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