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Permethrin is one chemical that is used to kill mosquitoes and flies. Other chemicals used include DEET, pyrehrin, and N-diethyl-meta-toluamide.
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Why apo swallowtail become endangered?
The Schaus' Swallowtail is endangered because of habitat loss and because the pesticides used to kill mosquitoes are killing the butterflies.
Which country did recently discovered a gas that could get rid mosquitoes by making impossible to sniff out humanblood?
US scientists from the University of California on 1 June 2011 developed a gas that can get rid of mosquitoes. The Scientists created three classes of odour molecules that swamp the mosquitoes' senses and as a result it becomes impossible for the mosquitoes to sniff out human blood. The chemicals used by scientists bamboozled the tiny censors helping the mosquitoes to trace CO2 (Carbon Di-oxide) in the air.
Is DDT in the fruit the US imports from Mexico?
No. DDT was phased out in Mexico since 2002, with other EPA-approved chemicals used both as insecticides as well as to kill Malaria-transmitting mosquitoes.
What are some products used for mosquito killer?
Some products for mosquito killers are electronic traps, dunks and sprays. One of the most useful techniques for killing mosquitoes is by spraying them pyrethin and water.
What is a group of mosquitoes called?
A group of mosquitos is called a swarmA scourge of mosquitoes is also used.
What were Roman swoards used for?
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Why kerosene is used for killing mosquitoes?
By coating the water with a film of oily kerosene you prevent the mosquito larvae from being able to breath at the surface of the water. Thus, they die off. This will work temporarily until the kerosene evaporates.
What are some strategies used to prevent contracting malaria?
The first effective treatment for malaria was quinine, from the bark of the cinchona tree. Malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes, so a many strategies for preventing malaria involve preventing mosquitoes from biting humans * putting on mosquito spray -- a repellent such as DEET * using mosquito netting to keep out mosquitoes * killing mosquitoes with insecticides such as DDT and permethrin * killing mosquito larvae with oil drips
How does a species of mosquitoes adapted to having pesticides in their ecosystem?
this happens when a few mosquitoes happen to have genes that make them able to live around the pesticide being used
What is disturbing about the language used to describe the he hunt and the killingin the book lord of the flies?
The language used in describing the hunt and killing in "Lord of the Flies" is disturbing because it portrays violence and brutal behavior in a graphic and intense manner, highlighting the primal and savage instincts of the characters. The vivid descriptions of hunting and killing also serve to emphasize the breakdown of civilization and the descent into anarchy on the island.
What is kunthirikkam in Tamil?
Kunthirikkam is a sap from a tree which is seen in different regions of Southern India.Its basically used to fog/smoke to kill flies, mosquitoes etc.It is got a very pleasent frangrance and purifies the air around.
What body part of mosquito used to get their food?
Mosquitoes feed by their proboscis.
