Teach mozzies to link the smell of DEET with food, and they might seek it out. So what does this mean?
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The most effective repellents for warding off mosquitoes this summer contain a substance known as DEET.
Two mosquito physiology experts explain which repellents work better than others and how to protect yourself this summer.
A medical myth persists that the B vitamin thiamine is a systemic insect repellent that wards off mosquitoes when taken orally. But scientists have disproven this mistaken belief again and again.
Summer is no fun when mosquitoes are biting. Insect repellent creams, sprays, and lotions are safe and effective but there are alternatives. Here’s what works and what doesn’t!
Summer is here, and so are the mozzies. So what do you need to consider when you’re picking a mosquito repellent?
Could a commonly used mosquito repellent kill off coronavirus? Preliminary studies in the UK are encouraging — but that doesn’t mean you should reach for repellents to protect against COVID-19.
The cream was found to boost the body’s anti-viral immune response, stopping mosquito-borne viruses in their tracks.
The sounds of mosquitoes may be annoying to many but tuning into their musical whines could help design new mosquito traps. Just don’t expect sounds from your smartphone to protect you from bites!
Bananas, garlic, vitamin B and beer. There is little scientific evidence backing claims that what we eat and drink changes how likely we are to be bitten by mosquitoes.
Mosquito coils can help beat the bite of mosquitoes are most effective outdoors, and best avoided in closed, indoor settings.
How do you teach empathy? Can it be in a way that foregrounds ancient, indigenous knowledge and practices? Design thinking might hold the answers.
This is what really works to beat the bite of summer mosquitoes!
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Clinical Associate Professor, School of Medical Science & Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute; Principal Hospital Scientist, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor of Entomology, National Taiwan University
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Group leader, University of Leeds
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Human Centred Design Consultant: Honorary Research Associate, University of Cape Town
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Postdoctoral research assisstant, University of Glasgow
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Professor of Biology, New Mexico State University
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Senior Lecturer in Chemistry, Swinburne University of Technology
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Ph.D. Student in Biology, New Mexico State University
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Adjunct Associate Professor, Mosquito Control Laboratory, QIMR Berghofer