Carian mengenai topik mosquitoes

Deadly diseases carried by mosquitoes are spreading due to weather brought about by climate change.

Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide are killed annually by malaria and other diseases spread through the bite of mosquitoes.

The continuous rainy season is one of the factors contributing to the increased breeding of Aedes mosquitoes.

The trial results showed that deploying mosquitoes with Wolbachia reduced dengue cases by as much as 77 pct and hospitalisations by up to 86 pct.

Researchers find that catnip and silver vine, an even more potent herb found in the mountains of Japan and China, ward off mosquitoes.

Without any tenants to care for them, the eight towers have been overrun by their own plants and invaded by mosquitoes.

Singapore's specially bred mosquitoes carry a bacteria that prevents eggs from hatching, and "compete with the wild type".

Researchers say the virus would have to infect the mosquito and multiply inside of it in order for the mosquito to pass it on to people.

The number of Chikungunya cases in Penang has shown an increase after recording 212 cases from early January to June 13.

The new method in preventing the spread of dengue was being conducted by the Institute for Medical Research to replace the population of wild Aedes mosquitoes.

The death toll from dengue fever in the country has dropped to 40 cases until Feb 25, compared to 54 reported in the corresponding period in 2016, according to the Ministry of Health (MOH).

Dr Subramaniam said it would be continued if capable of controlling the dengue fever, especially in areas where the disease was recorded.

The plan is currently waiting for the approval of the Health Ministry.

Singapore on Monday confirmed more Zika infections, bringing the total number of cases past 50.

Singapore officials door-to-door Monday to wipe out mosquitoes after the discovery of 41 locally transmitted cases of Zika.