mosquito control

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mosquito
noun[C]
uk
/məˈskiː.təʊ/us
/məˈskiː.t̬oʊ/
a small flying insect that bites people and animals and sucks ...
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control
noun
uk
/kənˈtrəʊl/us
/kənˈtroʊl/
the act of controlling something or someone, or the power to ...
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Fourthly,mosquitocontrolefforts are increasingly reduced through the loss of established mosquito control programs and the rapid development of insecticide resistance in mosquito populations.
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Advantages of this approach are that large areas could be efficiently and effectively examined to assess the most meaningful locations and times for application ofmosquitocontrolmeasures.
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However, because the transmission to humans of both parasites is totally dependent upon the availability of competent mosquito vectors,mosquitocontrolremains the most successful mechanism for disease prevention.
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Schemes formosquitocontroland for developing agriculture, roads, schools and medical facilities are being carried out with colonial development and welfare assistance.
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In affected areas,mosquitocontrolmethods have proven effective in decreasing the number of cases.
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Many residents express their concerns over safety and effectiveness; they suggest other preventive methods ofmosquitocontrol.
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Because this smell is so effective at attracting mosquitos, its use has been explored formosquitocontrolin places where malaria is prevalent.
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Combined with standard grates which have holes large enough for mosquitoes to enter and leave the basin, this is major problem inmosquitocontrol.
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The package can be successfully used inmosquitocontrolprograms in rural areas.
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This project was conducted to test the ability of remote sensing to detect flooding stress in mangroves during flooding formosquitocontrol.
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Asmosquitocontrolhas failed, several dengue vaccines are in varying stages of development.
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Sometimes this has occurred accidentally, but most often as a means ofmosquitocontrol.
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Mosquitocontrolis a vital public-health practice throughout the world and especially in the tropics because mosquitoes spread many diseases, such as malaria.
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About of land were lost tomosquitocontrol.
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It is also an important method ofmosquitocontrol.
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Judicious use of insecticides formosquitocontrolcan limit the development and spread of resistance.
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Other plans, including one coordinated with themosquitocontroldistrict, have helped to safeguard the existing habitat from potential side effects from chemicals and pesticides.
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Functional components included: cargo stowage;mosquitocontrol; camp sanitation - including drainage; water purification; refrigeration equipment and native materials.
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