Mosquito discovery sheds light on how malaria is spread in South Africa: A second Malaria causing mosquito has been discovered in South Africa . FlickrAcross the world there are limited tools available for controlling mosquitoes. The two most successful and widely used initiatives are indoor house spraying and the use of insecticide treated bed nets. These target mosquitoes … [Read more...] about Mosquito discovery sheds light on how malaria is spread in South Africa | The Conversation
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Mosquito nets are often used for fishing. A smart response is needed | The Conversation
Mosquito nets are often used for fishing. A smart response is needed: Malaria nets are being used as fishing nets in some parts of Africa. Emma BushThe human race is extremely resourceful, particularly when resources are limited. Inevitably, when poor rural communities are given access to a new asset they will find a number of uses for them. Anti-malarial bednets - the … [Read more...] about Mosquito nets are often used for fishing. A smart response is needed | The Conversation
The Mosquito Menace
Vital Protection With the Zika virus outbreak in South America and Yellow Fever in Angola, mosquitoes are getting a lot of bad press. Now World Malaria Day, 25 April, reminds us that almost 5-million South Africans are at risk of contracting the disease. What should you do to protect your family from mosquitoes? Malaria is preventable and can be cured, but it is fatal if not … [Read more...] about The Mosquito Menace
