“These insects are killing more people every day than sharks have killed in a century.” The title of a blog post by Bill Gates that was made a few years ago. must be taken quite literally – it refers to mosquitoes. And recently, the version of biological weapons in the form of these biting insects […]
Almost all animals have a sense of smell, but mosquitoes can pick up human scents in several different ways. The scientists say understanding how mosquitoes’ brains process human odor can be used to prevent their not-too-pleasant bites. The Guardian recounts a new study by researchers at Boston University, who note: “Humans produce a fragrant cocktail […]
The first case of West Nile virus this year has been detected in Greece, according to ΕΟΔΥ. He was diagnosed in Thessaloniki, in the municipality of Ampelokipon Menemenis (Δήμο Αμπελοκήπων – Μενεμένης). West Nile virus is transmitted, usually through the bite of infected mosquitoes, which become infected from birds carrying the virus (mostly wild). Infected […]
Experts explain why some people have an increased attraction to the ubiquitous mosquitoes. Edition Metro talked to competent experts and now reports: mosquitoes especially love women, people dressed in dark clothes and sweaty – they are preferred by mosquitoes to everyone else. But that’s not all. Ross Perry, director of the cosmetic clinic Cosmedics, adds […]
Mosquitoes are perhaps the most annoying insects of the summer. How to get rid of them naturally, experts said. You can easily get rid of mosquitoes in your home naturally, as many of the ready-made (chemical) insect repellants on the market contain a toxin called DEET, which is very harmful to human health. Lavender Pour […]