A recent NEJM showed that Insect repellants containing the chemical DEET are more effective mosquito deterrents than other synthetic repellents or plant-derived products.DEET (N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide) is a chemical that was patented by the US Army in 1946 and is still recognized as the most effective mosquito repellent available. However, many consumers may balk at applying DEET to their skin and instead try plant-based products or other alternatives.The researchers pitted several DEET-... Read Full Story

Dengue Prevention ChecklistTo prevent the spread of dengue fever, you must first prevent the breeding of its carrier, the Aedes mosquitoes. The Aedes mosquito is easily identifiable by its distinctive black and white stripes on their body. It prefers to breed in clean, stagnant water, easily found in our homes. You can get rid of the Aedes mosquito by frequently checking and removing stagnant water in your premises.The guidelines below will give you an overview of how you can prevent the Aede... Read Full Story

1. Insecticides are highly toxic. By spraying insecticides in your house, you are subjecting your loved ones and your health to potentially dangerous side effects. At times, even more dangerous than the mosquito itself.2. Conventional mosquito repellent, whether it's in spray, liquid, cream, stick or pre-moistened towelette form usually contains an active ingredient called N-N-diethyl-meta-toluamide (DEET). The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has received reports on side effects or ... Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "How to get rid of Mosquitoes". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's ... Read Full Story

You can find out abt what Singapore is doing abt their Mosquito menance, by using "They Breed, You Bleed" Campaign and it is extremely effective. The entire island of 6 million pple are activated to fight the war against the mosquito in the last mosquito season. more than 200 mosquito related disease are recorded, and around 4- 10 are fatal. The government activated an all out campaign against mosquito in doing full publicity, in newspaper, internet, radio, tv, mobile phone, buses Read Full Story