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#News #GoodNews #Uganda #Wales #Disease #Mosquitoes #Catnip #Research #Science #alt

ARRON PARNAS 7/19/26
GOOD NEWS ONLY
NATURAL INEXPENSIVE MOSQUITO REPELLENT

#News #GoodNews #Uganda #Wales #Disease #Mosquitoes #Catnip #Research #Science #alt

ARRON PARNAS 7/19/26
GOOD NEWS ONLY
NATURAL INEXPENSIVE MOSQUITO REPELLENT

Can #DEET attract #mosquitoes? A lab study offers clues
Exposing the insects as they feed can turn the repellent into an attractant
Although DEET has been a “gold standard” in #insectrepellent for decades, it’s still unclear exactly how it works. Lab experiments suggest mosquitoes can smell DEET and learn to associate it with food, but it’s unclear whether that happens in the wild.
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/deet-repellent-attract-mosquitoe-spray
https://archive.ph/fYmH0

Can #DEET attract #mosquitoes? A lab study offers clues
Exposing the insects as they feed can turn the repellent into an attractant
Although DEET has been a “gold standard” in #insectrepellent for decades, it’s still unclear exactly how it works. Lab experiments suggest mosquitoes can smell DEET and learn to associate it with food, but it’s unclear whether that happens in the wild.
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/deet-repellent-attract-mosquitoe-spray
https://archive.ph/fYmH0

A cheap, homegrown catnip lotion could replace DEET for millions of Ugandans

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/07/a-cheap-homegrown-catnip-lotion-could-replace-deet-for-millions-of-ugandans/

A cheap, homegrown catnip lotion could replace DEET for millions of Ugandans

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/07/a-cheap-homegrown-catnip-lotion-could-replace-deet-for-millions-of-ugandans/

"California is releasing 500,000 mosquitoes. Here's why that's a good thing"

#California #Mosquitoes

https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/california-releases-mosquitoes-san-gabriel-valley

"California is releasing 500,000 mosquitoes. Here's why that's a good thing"

#California #Mosquitoes

https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/california-releases-mosquitoes-san-gabriel-valley

PSA: If you smell an odor when your neighbors are getting their yard fogged for mosquitoes, that means the pyrethroids are drifting onto your yard, too. The chemicals can remain active for weeks and are not specific to mosquitoes. #mosquitoes #pyrethroids #nature #insects #pesticides

We’re Living in a Tick Nightmare. It’s Time to Go to War.

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/11/opinion/ticks-disease-lyme-alpha-gal.html

We’re Living in a Tick Nightmare. It’s Time to Go to War.

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/11/opinion/ticks-disease-lyme-alpha-gal.html

We’re Living in a Tick Nightmare. It’s Time to Go to War.

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/11/opinion/ticks-disease-lyme-alpha-gal.html

We’re Living in a Tick Nightmare. It’s Time to Go to War.

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/11/opinion/ticks-disease-lyme-alpha-gal.html

We’re Living in a Tick Nightmare. It’s Time to Go to War.

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/11/opinion/ticks-disease-lyme-alpha-gal.html

Mosquitoes in the news.

"[West Nile Virus] is the country’s leading cause of mosquito-borne illness, accounting for an average of several thousand infections and about 100 deaths each year. Most infected people have no symptoms, but about 20% develop a fever and symptoms such as headache, body aches, joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea, or a rash."
https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/west-nile/us-sees-earliest-start-west-nile-virus-season-and-most-cases-late-june-2004

#mosquitoes #PublicHealth #InsectBorneDisease #Minnesota

Mosquitoes in the news.

"[West Nile Virus] is the country’s leading cause of mosquito-borne illness, accounting for an average of several thousand infections and about 100 deaths each year. Most infected people have no symptoms, but about 20% develop a fever and symptoms such as headache, body aches, joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea, or a rash."
https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/west-nile/us-sees-earliest-start-west-nile-virus-season-and-most-cases-late-june-2004

#mosquitoes #PublicHealth #InsectBorneDisease #Minnesota

I’ll take one of those please

#Mosquitoes #Lasers
https://www.bgr.com/2204796/diy-laser-system-targeting-mosquitos-steven-cheng/

Master Gardener Sue Morris: Mow tall areas, eliminate standing water to reduce mosquitoes – West Central Tribune https://www.allforgardening.com/1855469/master-gardener-sue-morris-mow-tall-areas-eliminate-standing-water-to-reduce-mosquitoes-west-central-tribune/ #garden #gardener #gardeners #gardening #gardens #mosquitoes #WestNileVirus

Master Gardener Sue Morris: Mow tall areas, eliminate standing water to reduce mosquitoes – West Central Tribune https://www.allforgardening.com/1855469/master-gardener-sue-morris-mow-tall-areas-eliminate-standing-water-to-reduce-mosquitoes-west-central-tribune/ #garden #gardener #gardeners #gardening #gardens #mosquitoes #WestNileVirus

There's a cute fox in this video but that's just clickbait. What I want to point out are all the mosquitoes flitting about. Probably there to oviposit (the surface is clogged with egg rafts) but perhaps some are just having a drink. And still others may be looking for love. Anyway, all as a way to encourage everyone with a mini-pond to use Mosquito Dunks (safe for foxes!). #fox #pond #mosquitoes #trailcam https://youtu.be/Gwl2sA-LcKw

Mosquito egg rafts in my mini pond. I added another Mosquito Dunk because you can also see some larvae. #mosquitoes #pond #diptera #culex

Here are the two mosquito-killing box fans on my porch. I'm still trying to figure out how to orient them to maximize the number of the mosquitoes trapped. I think the best setup is likely to have them both blow away from me. And I'll probably move them closer to my legs because Asian tiger mosquitoes love smelly socks and feet. #mosquitoes

Made another mosquito-killing box fan to set up near chairs on my front porch. As mosquitoes approach they get flattened against the netting, which I spray with permethrin, a contact insecticide. #mosquitoes #permethrin #fan

🚀✨ Oh, joy! Another blog post about someone hauling a glorified tin can with glass through the wilderness, because everyone needs more reasons to avoid camping. 🤦‍♂️📡 Let's all pretend we're impressed by yet another DIY telescope, because nothing screams adventure like lugging around 10 pounds of "astronomy" while getting eaten alive by #mosquitoes. 🏕️🔭
https://lucassifoni.info/blog/hiking-with-wallace/ #DIYtelescope #CampingFails #AstronomyHumor #OutdoorAdventures #HackerNews #ngated

🚀✨ Oh, joy! Another blog post about someone hauling a glorified tin can with glass through the wilderness, because everyone needs more reasons to avoid camping. 🤦‍♂️📡 Let's all pretend we're impressed by yet another DIY telescope, because nothing screams adventure like lugging around 10 pounds of "astronomy" while getting eaten alive by #mosquitoes. 🏕️🔭
https://lucassifoni.info/blog/hiking-with-wallace/ #DIYtelescope #CampingFails #AstronomyHumor #OutdoorAdventures #HackerNews #ngated

Gardening expert’s patio pot pairs lavender, lemongrass, and marigolds to repel mosquitoes https://www.allforgardening.com/1845359/gardening-experts-patio-pot-pairs-lavender-lemongrass-and-marigolds-to-repel-mosquitoes/ #AromaticPlants #garden #gardening #LemonGeranium #Lemongrass #marigolds #mosquitoes

Gardening expert’s patio pot pairs lavender, lemongrass, and marigolds to repel mosquitoes https://www.allforgardening.com/1845359/gardening-experts-patio-pot-pairs-lavender-lemongrass-and-marigolds-to-repel-mosquitoes/ #AromaticPlants #garden #gardening #LemonGeranium #Lemongrass #marigolds #mosquitoes

Exhibit A for the "plant basil around your yard to repel mosquitoes" assertion. #mosquitoes #basil #gardening

Edmonton mosquito number rising after rainy weekend — and more expected

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://globalnews.ca/news/11937583/edmonton-mosquitoes-june-2026/

Edmonton mosquito number rising after rainy weekend — and more expected

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://globalnews.ca/news/11937583/edmonton-mosquitoes-june-2026/

The Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District detected its first West Nile virus-positive mosquito sample of 2026 in Newark. Protect yourself and your neighborhood by following these key prevention measures. https://alamedapost.com/news/first-west-nile-virus-positive-mosquito-of-2026-found-in-alameda-county/

#alameda #AlamedaCountyMosquitoAbatementDistrict #mosquitoes #WestNileVirus

The Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District detected its first West Nile virus-positive mosquito sample of 2026 in Newark. Protect yourself and your neighborhood by following these key prevention measures. https://alamedapost.com/news/first-west-nile-virus-positive-mosquito-of-2026-found-in-alameda-county/

#alameda #AlamedaCountyMosquitoAbatementDistrict #mosquitoes #WestNileVirus

@mattblaze

#Algae is all well and good.

When are the #mosquitoes coming?

@mattblaze

#Algae is all well and good.

When are the #mosquitoes coming?

As satisfying as it sounds, eliminating mosquitoes entirely would trigger cascading ecological consequences we are not prepared to deal with. #mosquitoes #ecology #publichealth

https://www.vox.com/explain-it-to-me/492353/mosquitoes-malaria-plasmodium-research-explained?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

Posted into FLIPBOARD EXCHANGE FEED 🗞️ @flipboard-exchange-feed-Econopass

Mosquito dunks are selling out as bug season and 'bucket of doom' trend collide

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/mosquito-dunk-bucket-of-doom-bti-trend-tiktok-9.7243198
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Les seaux à moustiques arrivent en rupture de stock, tandis que la saison des insectes et la tendance du « seau du destin » se rejoignent

// Article en anglais //

#Canada #Mosquitoes #Moustiques

Mosquito dunks are selling out as bug season and 'bucket of doom' trend collide

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/mosquito-dunk-bucket-of-doom-bti-trend-tiktok-9.7243198
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Les seaux à moustiques arrivent en rupture de stock, tandis que la saison des insectes et la tendance du « seau du destin » se rejoignent

// Article en anglais //

#Canada #Mosquitoes #Moustiques

Mosquitoes Play Vital Roles in Garden Ecosystems https://www.allforgardening.com/1832034/mosquitoes-play-vital-roles-in-garden-ecosystems/ #garden #gardeners #MosquitoSpecies #mosquitoes #SpeciesLoss

Mosquitoes Play Vital Roles in Garden Ecosystems https://www.allforgardening.com/1832034/mosquitoes-play-vital-roles-in-garden-ecosystems/ #garden #gardeners #MosquitoSpecies #mosquitoes #SpeciesLoss

I Was Tired of Being Eaten Alive by Mosquitoes in the Backyard—Here’s What Finally Worked https://www.allforgardening.com/1825489/i-was-tired-of-being-eaten-alive-by-mosquitoes-in-the-backyard-heres-what-finally-worked/ #garden #gardening #MosquitoBreeding #mosquitoes #OutdoorSeatingAreas

I Was Tired of Being Eaten Alive by Mosquitoes in the Backyard—Here’s What Finally Worked https://www.allforgardening.com/1825489/i-was-tired-of-being-eaten-alive-by-mosquitoes-in-the-backyard-heres-what-finally-worked/ #garden #gardening #MosquitoBreeding #mosquitoes #OutdoorSeatingAreas

It's the 50th anniversary of the discovery of Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti). Celebrate by decorating a mosquito-killing bucket and gifting it to a friend. I guarantee you they will be surprised. If you don't live in the United States just seek out the Mosquito Dunks equivalent. #MosquitoDunks #bti #bacteria #mosquitoes #nature #biology #diptera

If anyone happens to walk by the reflecting pool in D.C., could you please examine the water for mosquito larvae? #WashingtonDC #mosquitoes

#mosquitoes #westnile #westnilevirus #disease #nature #watertreatment #pests

https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/video/dZ61JSTi?playlist=p71u5XZn

#mosquitoes #westnile #westnilevirus #disease #nature #watertreatment #pests

https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/video/dZ61JSTi?playlist=p71u5XZn

Me taking photographs of mosquito eggs in the mini-pond. #mosquitoes #camera #macro #trailcam #pond #insects

The world has a mosquito 🦟 problem. Scientists are trying to address it.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/war-on-mosquitoes-9.7227621
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Le monde a un problème de moustiques. Les scientifiques essaient d’y faire face

// Article en anglais //

#Mosquitoes #Moustiques

The #Art and #Math of #Protein #Folding : Medium

Why #Garlic #Repels #Mosquitoes and Keeps Them From #Breeding :WIRED

When #AI makes you worse at your #Job : Misc

Latest #KnowledgeLinks

https://knowledgezone.co.in/resources/bookmarks

What are the risks of contracting West Nile virus from a mosquito in Canada?
#WestNileVirus #Canada #Health #Mosquitoes #Health #DiseasePrevention #ClimateChange #Science #Wildlife #SummerSafety #VirusSurveillance #InfectiousDiseases #Camping #Genomics
https://the-14.com/what-are-the-risks-of-contracting-west-nile-virus-from-a-mosquito-in-canada/

Can't wait to see how mosquito control gets enshittified

https://www.wtae.com/article/google-to-release-millions-mosquitoes-florida/71475968

#Mosquitoes #Google