#mosquitoes — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #mosquitoes, aggregated by home.social.
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A mosquito that can transmit Zika has bred in London – but that doesn’t mean the virus is spreading in people there
#Health #AedesAegypti #Zika #Dengue #Chikungunya #UK#Vectors #Environment #London #ClimateChange
#Mosquitoes #PublicHealth
#InfectiousDiseases
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A mosquito that can transmit Zika has bred in London – but that doesn’t mean the virus is spreading in people there
#Health #AedesAegypti #Zika #Dengue #Chikungunya #UK#Vectors #Environment #London #ClimateChange
#Mosquitoes #PublicHealth
#InfectiousDiseases
https://the-14.com/a-mosquito-that-can-transmit-zika-has-bred-in-london-but-that-doesnt-mean-the-virus-is-spreading-in-people-there/ -
A mosquito that can transmit Zika has bred in London – but that doesn’t mean the virus is spreading in people there
#Health #AedesAegypti #Zika #Dengue #Chikungunya #UK#Vectors #Environment #London #ClimateChange
#Mosquitoes #PublicHealth
#InfectiousDiseases
https://the-14.com/a-mosquito-that-can-transmit-zika-has-bred-in-london-but-that-doesnt-mean-the-virus-is-spreading-in-people-there/ -
A mosquito that can transmit Zika has bred in London – but that doesn’t mean the virus is spreading in people there
#Health #AedesAegypti #Zika #Dengue #Chikungunya #UK#Vectors #Environment #London #ClimateChange
#Mosquitoes #PublicHealth
#InfectiousDiseases
https://the-14.com/a-mosquito-that-can-transmit-zika-has-bred-in-london-but-that-doesnt-mean-the-virus-is-spreading-in-people-there/ -
A mosquito that can transmit Zika has bred in London – but that doesn’t mean the virus is spreading in people there
#Health #AedesAegypti #Zika #Dengue #Chikungunya #UK#Vectors #Environment #London #ClimateChange
#Mosquitoes #PublicHealth
#InfectiousDiseases
https://the-14.com/a-mosquito-that-can-transmit-zika-has-bred-in-london-but-that-doesnt-mean-the-virus-is-spreading-in-people-there/ -
Invasive mosquitoes that can carry viruses like dengue, chikungunya and Zika have been found breeding in east London #science #publichealth #mosquitoes
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Invasive mosquitoes that can carry viruses like dengue, chikungunya and Zika have been found breeding in east London #science #publichealth #mosquitoes
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Invasive mosquitoes that can carry viruses like dengue, chikungunya and Zika have been found breeding in east London #science #publichealth #mosquitoes
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Invasive mosquitoes that can carry viruses like dengue, chikungunya and Zika have been found breeding in east London #science #publichealth #mosquitoes
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Why insects are swarming Chicago
In the parks, at the lakefront and beyond, swarms of mosquitoes, flies and other bugs are chasing away…
#NewsBeep #News #Topstories #Chicago #flies #Headlines #Insects #Mosquitoes #Summer #TopStories
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The number one killer on Earth " Mosquitoes"
Mosquitoes now have their own World Mosquito Day, which falls on August 20th of each year, commemorating the date in 1897 when British mycologist Ronald Ross discovered that Anopheles mosquitoes transmit malaria.
#Mosquitoes #MosquitoBorneDiseases #PublicHealth #Dengue #Malaria
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Don’t Add A Water Feature To Your Garden Before You Read About These 7 Mistakes To Avoid https://www.allforgardening.com/1933157/dont-add-a-water-feature-to-your-garden-before-you-read-about-these-7-mistakes-to-avoid/ #backyard #BackyardGarden #BackyardGardening #ImageCredit #mosquitoes #Shutterstock #StandingWater #WaterFeature
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Iceland Just Got Its First Mosquitoes. Scientists Aren’t Ready for What Comes Next
Until recently, Iceland was considered the last Arctic nation without mosquitoes. That changed in October 2025, when insect…
#NewsBeep #News #Environment #AU #Australia #Biodiversity #Climatechange #Ecology #mosquitoes #Science #theArctic
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Iceland Just Got Its First Mosquitoes. Scientists Aren’t Ready for What Comes Next
Until recently, Iceland was considered the last Arctic nation without mosquitoes. That changed in October 2025, when insect…
#NewsBeep #News #Environment #Biodiversity #ClimateChange #Ecology #environment #Mosquitoes #Science #theArctic #UK #UnitedKingdom
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Hey all, have you been keeping up with Aleya's Carbon Neutral Strike updates the last few days? Not only are they chock full of interesting details about what it is like to live a fossil-fuel-free life in Jamaica, but Aleya also ruminates on ecological transformation, green energy, billionaires, mosquitoes, and much much more.
https://shows.acast.com/solarpunk-presents/episodes/carbon-neutral-strike-update-1-days-1-10
#solarpunk #SolarpunkPresentsPodcast #Jamaica #AleyaJobson #fastfrwrd.info #mosquitoes #CarbonNeutralStrike #Mosquitoes
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So, I usually don't promote certain brands, but I've found that #NantucketSpider's products work (even their #TickRepellent) -- and they make a dog-friendly #BugSpray (but keep any of their products away from cats). If one is ambitious, they can make their DIY their own bug sprays (I'll be posting some recipes for those.)
Nantucket Spider
Original Bug Repellent For People"Our 8 oz insect repellent spray bottle size is big enough to spray the whole family and is topped with our signature fine-mist trigger sprayer for superior coverage.
Ingredients: Cedarwood Oil, Citronella Oil, Clove Oil, Geranium Oil, Lemongrass Oil, Peppermint Oil Rosemary Oil, Spearmint Oil, Distilled Water, Vegetable Glycerin
Essential Oil Bug Spray for PeopleThe Official Bug Spray of Summer
Our Original Bug Repellent for People is made from a blend of organic essential oils and is highly effective at repelling mosquitos (99% effective in independent tests) and biting flies.
Note: Not for use on cats or dogs. For Dogs, try our Bug Repellent Spray for Dogs instead. None of our repellents should be used on cats."
How to Use
Spray directly onto skin, hair, clothing, and gear as needed. Reapply more frequently in humid or heavily bug-infested conditions. For added tick deterrence, spray from the waist down with special attention to socks and shoes.
Always patch test before first use.
Which Repellent Should I Buy?Nantucket Spider Original Repellent (Orange Label): This is our best seller. It has a unique blend of essential oils of cedar wood, citronella, clove, geranium, lemongrass, peppermint, rosemary, and spearmint. While our 8 ounce bottles have our signature trigger sprayer, our 4 and 2 ounce sizes (with pump sprayers) are convenient for travel and to carry in a handbag or a backpack. Comes in four sizes (2 oz, 4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz).
Nantucket Spider Summer Camp Repellent (Blue Label): It is much like the original formula, and is equally effective, but is citronella-free. We made it for kids (and others) who may have an aversion to citronella. Comes in three sizes (2 oz, 4 oz, 8 oz).
Nantucket Spider Extra Strength Tick Repellent (Green Label): If you specifically want to repel ticks, this is a perfect repellent. It can be used alone or in addition to other repellents. While no repellent repels all ticks, in independent lab tests, ours repelled 92% of deer ticks. Comes in four sizes (2 oz, 4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz).
Nantucket Spider Bug Repellent for Dogs (Red Label): This repellent is specially formulated without ‘citrusy’ oils that dogs dislike and clove oil, which they shouldn’t ingest. Instead, it contains thyme oil to repel fleas and other oils such as geranium, rosemary, cedar, peppermint and spearmint - all effective repellents. And while it is formulated for dogs, it is often used on their owners as well! Comes in two sizes (8 oz, 16 oz)."
https://nantucketspider.com/products/nantucket-spider-original-natural-repellent
#SolarPunkSunday #NaturalBugRepellent #NoDeet #TickSpray #Ticks #TickSafety #Mosquitoes #SpendTimeInNature
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Panic as terrifying tropical disease nears UK borders | World | News
Chikungunya is spread by mosquitoes (Image: AP) An excruciatingly painful tropical disease once confined to Africa and Asia…
#NewsBeep #News #Health #Aedesalbopictus #Chikungunya #chikungunyavirus #ClimateChange #EuropeOutbreaks #GB #Mosquitoes #UK #UnitedKingdom
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Do animal rights activists also want to protect the rights of mosquitoes?
#animalrights #mosquitoes #mosquitobites #parasites #mosquitodiseases #dengue #malaria #animals -
Patiently waiting for blood sucking mosquito species to become endangered species.
#mosquitoes #culicidae #insects #malaria #dengue #yellowfever #zika #chikungunya #aedes #aedesaegypti #aedesalbopictus #endangeredspecies #parasites #parasiticspecies #populationcontrol #pests #pestcontrol #pestextermination #mosquitotraps -
Had the best phone call yesterday with a person at the EPA about my latest FOIA request. She said [paraphrasing here]: "My job is all about transparency and I love it. I'm going to give your request my top priority and I apologize that your request has taken so long to fulfill." She sounded like she'd had a lot of coffee. Gives me hope that I'll someday get details on how Spartan Mosquito evaded enforcement action. #SpartanMosquito #mosquitoes #mississippi #epa #foia #pesticides #hattiesburg
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A man in Baytown recently contracted West Nile virus, the first human case in the Houston area this year, according to local health officials.
#HarrisCounty #HealthScience #Local #News #PublicSafety #Baytown #HarrisCountyPublicHealth #MosquitoAndVectorControlDivision #Mosquitoes #WestNileVirus
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The Hidden Dangers Mosquito Bites Can Cause.
#mosquito #pestcontrol #dengue #mosquitoes #mosquitobites #mosquitorepellent #insects #insect #mosquitos #malaria #mosquitokiller #nature #mosquitocontrol #bugs #health #o #zika #endmalaria #defeatmalaria #controledepragas #summer #insectrepellent #worldmalariaday #chikungunya Hello my dear readers, God has created many types of creatures in this world. God created human beings. Human beings are considered to be the most…
https://itsmostamazingindia.wordpress.com/2025/06/09/the-hidden-dangers-mosquito-bites-can-cause/
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As some of you know, a Mississippi pesticide company sued me in 2019 over my negative review of its scam device, the Spartan Mosquito Eradicator. That litigation ended this year when the judge threw out the case on the merits. But given the legal system in the United States, the company wasn't forced to pay the substantial legal fees I'd racked up. So I filed a malicious prosecution claim. Well, this week I received a settlement check that fully covers my costs. Next on my to-do list: get the EPA and FTC to investigate the company for fraud. I will get this product off the shelves someday, somehow. #mosquitoes #law #slapp #legal #mississippi #hattiesburg #SpartanMosquito
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We have not had any precipitation since August 28th and yet walking outside results in near instant bombardment by mosquitoes. #ilwx #mosquitoes #leavemealone
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2020 saw the first global lockdown. That year the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services #IPBES convened of "an urgent virtual workshop about the links between degradation of nature and increasing pandemic risks[.] The experts agree that escaping the era of pandemics is possible, but that this will require a seismic shift in approach from reaction to prevention."
The outcomes outlined in the workshop report were neither discussed nor approved by the IPBES plenary. [grr]Press release: https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/press-release/escaping-era-pandemics-experts-warn-worse-crises-come-options
(to be followed) 🧶
#transition #extraction #civilWar #militias #sexualViolence #prostitution #famine #copper #lithium #mining #wood #epidemics #pandemic #healthCrisis #monkeyPox #Kivu #Congo #Africa #Nigeria #Ebola #HIV #AIDS #COVID19 #virus #diseases #health #ecology #medicine #vaccines #globalization #mobility #exports #freeTrade #bugs #mosquitoes
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Smallpox was eradicated in the 1970s. Vaccination campaigns ceased. So people under fifty are not immune to #mpox.
Rapid treatment reduces lethality from 10% to 1%.Mining for electricity transition is particularly conducive to the creation and export of new diseases. #Syndemics can be defined as optimal social and ecological environment for generating and propelling epidemics.
Dr Camille Besombes: ‘There is an epidemic of epidemics. We've entered a new era, with a proliferation of emerging infectious diseases. […] Ebola emerged in the same economic and social context as Kivu.
(in fr) https://www.radiofrance.fr/franceculture/podcasts/france-culture-va-plus-loin-l-invite-e-des-matins/crises-sanitaires-mpox-sortir-du-traitement-d-urgence-9146038 📻🎧#transition #extraction #civilWar #militias #sexualViolence #prostitution #famine #copper #lithium #mining #wood #epidemics #pandemic #healthCrisis #monkeyPox #Kivu #Congo #Africa #Nigeria #Ebola #HIV #AIDS #COVID19 #virus #diseases #health #ecology #medicine #vaccines #globalization #mobility #exports #freeTrade #bugs #mosquitoes
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‘Unstoppable’ sloth borne virus detected in for first time in Europe after two die in Brazil | The Independent
#Virus
#Brazil
#Europe
#Oropouche
#Sloths
#Insects
#InsectBites
#Mosquitoes
#MosquitoBites
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Excited to announce I'm suing Spartan Mosquito for using the courts to retaliate after I reviewed its scam product on my blog and notified regulators. I.e., after company's SLAPP (strategic lawsuit against public participation) was dismissed, I can use a Dragonetti Act claim (in Pennsylvania) to get my legal fees reimbursed. Stay tuned. #mosquitoes #slapp #legal #hattiesburg #mississippi #pennsylvania #insects #entomology #pesticides #FreeSpeech #SpartanMosquito
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In case anyone cares, I'm no longer being sued by Spartan Mosquito, the Mississippi company that sells tubes of sugar water. The lawsuit ruined four years of my life and drained over $90,000 from savings. The United States desperately needs Federal anti-SLAPP legislation to prevent companies from harassing critics with litigation. #mosquitoes #legal #lawsuit #slapp #pesticides #charlatans #hattiesburg #mississippi https://colinpurrington.com/2024/03/judge-dismisses-spartan-mosquitos-slapp-against-me/
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HELP! Anyone familiar with class-action settlement agreements? I have specific concerns about how it's written and I need tips on how to get those objections to the presiding judge. This relates to the Spartan Mosquito scam. Thanks! #mosquitoes #legal #ClassAction #hattiesburg https://colinpurrington.com/2023/10/spartan-mosquito-settles-class-action-fraud-suit-for-3-6-million/
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2/n Buried in the settlement is this gem: company must test the Spartan Mosquito Pro Tech and cease production in 18 months if it shows lack of efficacy. I wish, though, that company had been forced to stop all sales *immediately*. And I wish that testing would be done by an unaffiliated mosquito researcher. The latter is needed because Spartan Mosquito has suppressed unfavorable data in the past, plus it clearly doesn't have qualified scientists on staff. They should under no circumstances be trusted to test their own products. #legal #ClassAction #mosquitoes #mosquito #SLAPP #biology #science #hattiesburg #mississippi
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Some of you might know that Spartan Mosquito of Hattiesburg, MS, is suing me over a negative review of its "Eradicator," a plastic tube filled with water, sugar, yeast, and table salt. So it gives me great pleasure to report that the company has to write a $3,600,000 check to settle a class-action lawsuit (details in link) that was based on my review. But there's bad news: company (1) is still allowed to sell its devices, (2) doesn't need to add "totally ineffective" disclaimer to boxes, and (3) is still suing me. 1/n #legal #ClassAction #mosquitoes #mosquito #SLAPP #biology #science #hattiesburg #mississippi https://ac2tsettlement.com/
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#Delftia tsuruhatensis TC1 symbiont suppresses #malaria transmission by anopheline #mosquitoes
#gutmicrobes #hostmicrobiota #microbialecology #symbiosis #microbeinteractions @MicrobioJC @PeerJ
#hostmicrobe at its best!!!
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If you think mosquitoes are attracted to you from some reason, you might be on to something. Researchers have found that the pesky insects gravitate toward certain body odors while avoiding others. Axios tells us more, including some tips to avoid mosquito bites.
https://www.axios.com/2023/06/04/why-mosquitoes-bite-blood
#MosquitoBites #Mosquitoes #BugBites -
OK, how many mistakes can you find? Screenshot is from Spartan Mosquito's Amazon page and shows the organisms repelled by its GO! spray (picaridin). #TaxonomyFail #entomology #insect #acarology #arthropod #nature #repellent #fly #Diptera #mosquitoes #ticks #chiggers #medical
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Everyone involved in mosquito control in the United States should know about the Spartan Mosquito Pro Tech, a plastic tube filled with water, sugar, yeast, and boric acid. Here's what the company claims:
"Kills mosquitoes that may carry West Nile Virus, Zika Virus, Dengue Fever, St. Louis encephalitis, Western equine encephalitis, and Eastern equine encephalitis for up to 30 days."
I tried the tubes in my yard and concluded they did not work. My review in case you need details: https://colinpurrington.com/2020/04/spartan-mosquito-pro-tech/
#mosquito #mosquitoes #insects #entomology #science #biology #fermentation #WestNile #Zika #Dengue #encephalitis #malaria #disease #sugar #yeast #CO2 #FIFRA #EPA #Hattiesburg #Mississippi #PSA #scam
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#December 16, 1935
#OTD Albert Spear #Hitchcock, American #Botanist & #Agrostologist, died.A #Dedicated #Plant #Explorer, he once wrote about the #Trials of #Exploring:
"The #Mosquitoes were very bad.
I had to [wear] my coat, put #Cheesecloth around my head, & extra #Socks on my hands.
My #Shoes had worn through, & my feet were #Blistered...
But, for all the discomforts, the #Collecting was #Magnificent, & I felt fully repaid."Albert's #Herbarium & #Library were donated to the #Smithsonian.
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So over 3 years ago I became curious about some internet sensation called "the Spartan Mosquito Eradicator". It's a tube filled with water, sugar, yeast, and table salt, and the manufacturer says it will kill up to 95% of the #mosquitoes in your yard for 90 days (unbelievable!!). I eventually published a review of the device ... and immediately got sued by the company. The lawsuit has been really sucky, of course, but for fun I submitted #FOIA requests to the states that had banned sales of the device (there are over a dozen and counting). And the documents I got back confirmed everything I had said in my review. If you'd like to have a look, I just made a blog post with the FOIA results. The company is based in #Hattiesburg, #Mississippi. https://colinpurrington.com/2022/11/regulatory-actions-against-spartan-mosquito/
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A stroll through the #garden at lunchtime. It’s a bright, sunny day here today with very good light conditions.
In a pale which is used to store #water for watering #plants, you can see what look like #mosquitoes on the surface of the water. You can see #ripples in the water and reflections of the plants around as well as a few #RosePetals which have fallen into the pale.
#MyWork #MyPhoto #CCBYSA #DSLR #Nikon #D7000 #Summer #Horticulture #Wildlife #Insects #Pollinators
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Some thoughts on NYC restaurants letting dirty standing water collect around and under their outdoor dining set-ups. Am I the only one who sees a potential problem here?
https://thenewleafjournal.com/the-nyc-outdoor-dining-standing-water-crisis/
#nyc #brooklyn #carrollgardens #OutdoorDining #standingwater #mosquitoes #newleafjournal #TheNewLeafJournal
