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2. Mosquito net - Wikipedia

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   A mosquito net in a beach lodge in Mozambique Ceiling-hung mosquito netting Frame-hung mosquito netting Tent made of mosquito netting Window with mosquito netting. A mosquito net is a type of meshed curtain that is circumferentially draped over a bed or a sleeping area to offer the sleeper barrier protection against bites and stings from mosquitos, [1] flies, and other pest insects, and thus ...

3. Against Malaria Foundation - Wikipedia

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   People receiving anti-malarial nets in Malawi. The World Swim Against Malaria was the brainchild of Rob Mather, a London-based strategy consultant. Mather had earlier organized a swim to raise money for a two-year-old girl who was badly burned in a house fire.

4. United to Beat Malaria - Wikipedia

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   The organization started in 2006 after sportswriter Rick Reilly saw a documentary on malaria while visiting Venice. In April of 2006, Reilly wrote a column entitled "Nothing But Nets" in Sports Illustrated, where he challenged his readers to donate at least $10 for the purchase of anti-malaria bed nets.

5. Tropical disease - Wikipedia

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   The application of insecticides and/or insect repellents to strategic surfaces such as clothing, skin, buildings, insect habitats, and bed nets. The use of a mosquito net over a bed (also known as a "bed net") to reduce nighttime transmission, since certain species of tropical mosquitoes feed mainly at night.

6. Malaria - Wikipedia

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   A mosquito net in use. Mosquito nets help keep mosquitoes away from people and reduce infection rates and transmission of malaria. Nets are not a perfect barrier and are often treated with an insecticide designed to kill the mosquito before it has time to find a way past the net.

7. 6-Lb. Goldendoodle Pup Is Fighting for His Life After Likely ...

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   A Goldendoodle named Furby is fighting for his life. The puppy, who is roughly 1 month old and just 6 lbs., was dropped off at an Austin shelter in Texas and transferred to Austin Pets Alive! (APA ...

8. 2005 dengue outbreak in Singapore - Wikipedia

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   Land Transport Authority (LTA) would make sure that bus-stops, Mass Rapid Transit stations, construction sites are free of mosquito breeding. Singapore Land Authority (SLA) were also stepping up their checks on vacant state land and properties, while the Housing and Development Board (HDB) and town councils are stepping up the cleaning of ...

9. California busts 117 sticky-fingered grinches in organized ...

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   California Highway Patrol recovered 767 stolen items worth more than $38,000 in the coordinated daylong crackdown Friday that resulted in the sweeping arrests.