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2. Indoor residual spraying - Wikipedia

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   Indoor residual spraying or IRS is the process of spraying the inside of dwellings with an insecticide to kill mosquitoes that spread malaria. A dilute solution of insecticide is sprayed on the inside walls of certain types of dwellings—those with walls made from porous materials such as mud or wood but not plaster as in city dwellings.

3. Mosquito control - Wikipedia

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   Mosquito control manages the population of mosquitoes to reduce their damage to human health, economies, and enjoyment. Mosquito control is a vital public-health practice throughout the world and especially in the tropics because mosquitoes spread many diseases, such as malaria and the Zika virus .

4. Local elimination of mosquitoes is possible. Here’s why we ...

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   Looking more specifically at the US, Culex mosquitoes – namely, the common house mosquito – are a big target for control efforts. These mosquitoes prefer feeding on birds, which is where they ...

5. Mosquito-borne disease - Wikipedia

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   To help control the Aedes aegypti mosquito, homes are sprayed indoors with residual insecticide applications. Indoor residual spraying (IRS) reduces the female mosquito population and mitigates the risk of dengue virus transmission. Indoor residual spraying is completed usually once or twice a year. Mosquitoes rest on walls and ceilings after ...

6. The Best Mosquito Traps For A Swat-Free Summer - AOL

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   EX90. Thermacell EX90 rechargeable mosquito repeller is a solid choice for on-the-go mosquito control. Best for outdoor adventures at the campground, the unit keeps mosquitoes at bay up to 20 feet ...

7. There are plenty of wrong ways to try to zap mosquitoes ... - AOL

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   Mosquitoes go through four life stages: egg, larvae, pupa and adult. The goal is to eliminate them before they become the biting adult stage. Unfortunately, there is no easy solution for control.