MCC hikes fine by 10 fold for building violations

In-charge MCC Commissioner KN Vijayprakash said it is a well-known fact that the builders contribute to nearly 50% of the problems related to malaria by allowing mosquito larvae to breed on construction sites. "We first warn the builders, and take step ... MCC hikes fine by 10 fold for building violations

Ações de combate ao risco de epidemia de dengue começam amanhã no Rio de Janeiro

Segundo dados da Secretaria de Saúde, as residência particulares concentram 82% dos criadouros do mosquito Aedes aegypti, que podem deflagrar a epidemia. De acordo com o prefeito Eduardo Paes, as análises epidemiológicas sinalizam alerta máximo, ... Ações de combate ao risco de epidemia de dengue começam amanhã no Rio de Janeiro

Child dengue fever cases 'on the rise'

Preventative measures are a critical element in the fight to eradicate the disease, said Dr Minnis, as fogging exercises by the Department of Environmental Health have no affect on mosquito breeding grounds. "Even after fogging," he said, ... Child dengue fever cases 'on the rise'

Piscinas podem se transformar em focos de dengue

As piscinas devem ser mantidas limpas e cloradas semanalmente, e somente assim não serão focos para o mosquito. Caso a piscina não seja de uso frequente, é bom prevenir. Segundo a coordenadora do Programa de Combate à Dengue em Aracaju, ... Piscinas podem se transformar em focos de dengue

Mosquito-spread diseases a concern after Hurricane Irene

FILE - A picture of a mosquito. Officials are trying to prevent a plague of mosquitoes - and the spread of disease - following Hurricane Irene. Posted: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 10:30 pm | Updated: 7:24 am, Wed Aug 31, 2011. ... Mosquito-spread diseases a concern after Hurricane Irene

County votes to pursue change in fairgounds sales tax

In return, the city lends the fairgrounds portable bleachers and a portable stage, and provides pavement sweeping, weed control and mosquito spraying. Munk said the fair board will present a Sioux Empire Fair overall report to the commission in ... County votes to pursue change in fairgounds sales tax

Encephalitis Found in Chickens

Lab results confirm a form of encephalitis not seen since 2005 in four sentinel chickens at two locations in Pinellas County, according to Mosquito Control. By Jared Leone Lab results confirm a form of encephalitis not seen since 2005 in four sentinel ... Encephalitis Found in Chickens

Encephalitis virus found in Pinellas chickens

Two chickens in Walsingham Park in Largo and two chickens at the North Highway Maintenance Yard in Clearwater tested positive for St. Louis encephalitis, a mosquito-borne disease that attacks the central nervous system ... Encephalitis virus found in Pinellas chickens

Orientación sobre la conservación de las bahías bioluminiscentes

El Departamento de Recursos Naturales y Ambientales (DRNA), el Fideicomiso de Conservación de Vieques y Garnier, crearon una alianza con Wal-Mart, Sam's y Amigo, para la conservación de la bahía bioluminiscente Puerto Mosquito en Vieques. ... Orientación sobre la conservación de las bahías bioluminiscentes

War against LWEs; BSF Wins Confidence of People in Orissa

Commadant of Balimela based 107th Battalion of BSF JRKhaswan and 2IC Rajesh Sharan distributed Agricultural tools, Saaris , Towels (Gamchha) , school uniforms , umbrellas , Poly sheets , Foot Wears , Spray Machines , Mosquito's nets ,Utensils , School ... War against LWEs; BSF Wins Confidence of People in Orissa

2 More West Nile Cases Confirmed

It's the peak of mosquito breeding season, which means more cases of West Nile virus. Health leaders said they discovered two more human cases of West Nile in Forrest and Rankin counties, which brings the state total to 18. ... 2 More West Nile Cases Confirmed

EverGreen Elementary ready to open, Wed.

No exposed water surfaces in nay of the wetlands, thus preventing mosquito breeding. • Re-claimed wastewater and low-flow plumbing fixtures to reduce water demand. • A green garden roof serving as an outdoor classroom, and retaining storm water. ... EverGreen Elementary ready to open, Wed.

Mosquito spraying Wednesday in Navarre, Beach City; Thursday in Perry

By Anonymous AP The Stark County Health Department has announced mosquito spraying will resume this week across Stark County, weather permitting. Spraying is scheduled in Perry Township on Thursday, also beginning around 8 pm The Perry Township ... Mosquito spraying Wednesday in Navarre, Beach City; Thursday in Perry

6 major govt. agencies join hands vs dengue

29 (PIA) -- At least six major agencies of government joined forces recently for strategic and coordinated actions against dengue, the mosquito-borne viral disease that has killed at least 267 persons nationwide during the last seven months. ... 6 major govt. agencies join hands vs dengue

Vector control starts door-to-door campaign to warn residents of West Nile virus

The area's mosquito control agency went a door-to-door campaign in Diamond Bar on Friday, Aug. 26, 2011 to warn people of the potentially fatal disease. DIAMOND BAR - Facing an "epidemic year" for West Nile Virus infections ... Vector control starts door-to-door campaign to warn residents of West Nile virus

Sumarán esfuerzos contra el dengue

Por otra parte, hay que tener un mayor control del padecimiento y el contagio, ya que es temporada potencial de lluvias y debido a la presencia de éstas es que se pueden incrementar los criaderos del mosquito que lo transmite, ya que los casos este año ... Sumarán esfuerzos contra el dengue

Zona Norte de Ribeirão vai ter mega-arrastão neste sábado

Em Ribeirão, a expectativa é recolher 40 toneladas de materiais que serviriam de criadouro do mosquito Aedes Aegypti, de acordo com a agente de Controle de Vetores do IEC Luzia Ferreira. "A ajuda dos voluntários é fundamental na realização dos ... Zona Norte de Ribeirão vai ter mega-arrastão neste sábado

Camp Crame now open for dengue patients

According to Cruz, the PNP General Hospital in Camp Crame which is a DOH-accredited tertiary hospital has opened its doors for indigent dengue patients in need of medical care and treatment of the mosquito-borne disease. He added that Gen. ... Camp Crame now open for dengue patients

President urges ADB to start financing Diamer Bhasha Dam

Chairman Pakistan medical society Dr Masood Akhtar sheikh said that the efforts has been made to genetically modify the dengue carrying mosquito so that its life span is reduced from a normal of 2-3 weeks to 2-3 weeks only , thus turning the mosquito ... President urges ADB to start financing Diamer Bhasha Dam

Things to Know: Free Backpack Giveaway; Ribs to Be Sold at Concert in the Park

The San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District also treats ground nesting yellow jackets. This was seen in action on the afternoon of Aug. 19 when ground-nesting yellow jackets were stinging those setting up for the American Cancer Society's ... Things to Know: Free Backpack Giveaway; Ribs to Be Sold at Concert in the Park

Mumbai Mayor kick starts 'Hit Kill Malaria'

With this campaign of HIT Kill Malaria, we intend to spread the awareness that even a single mosquito is dangerous, causes this fatal disease. So one needs to kill even the last one, to mitigate risk against Malaria. As a brand, HIT wants to go beyond ... Mumbai Mayor kick starts 'Hit Kill Malaria'

'No one to blame' after tot killed by dogs, Sask. chief says

Mosquito First Nation Chief Noel Stone confirmed the identity of the child, Flora Francis, who would have turned two in November. An earlier RCMP news release about the incident mistakenly reported she was three years old. The child's fatal encounter ... 'No one to blame' after tot killed by dogs, Sask. chief says

Probable Human West Nile Case Reported In Mich.

Mosquito pools from Saginaw County collected this month tested positive and preliminary results indicate infected mosquitoes in Bay County. Mosquitoes transmit the virus. Most people bitten by an infected mosquito show no symptoms but some become sick. ... Probable Human West Nile Case Reported In Mich.

Ponte Vedra area site of salt marsh mosquito problem, says mosquito control

With the recent cases of West Nile Virus emerging in Duval County, St. Johns County officials are beefing up their efforts to educate the public about protection from mosquito bites and, ultimately, from mosquito-borne illnesses. ... Ponte Vedra area site of salt marsh mosquito problem, says mosquito control

Fighting fire with fire? Using bacteria to inhibit the spread of dengue

Like ebola, dengue is a particularly nasty virus for which there are no vaccines, so prevention efforts have centered on the the mosquito, Aedes aegypti, that transmits the disease. And, today, Shots is reporting on a fascinating study from Monash ... Fighting fire with fire? Using bacteria to inhibit the spread of dengue

Encuentran una bacteria que impide a los mosquitos transmitir dengue

En dos artículos publicados el jueves en la revista Nature, investigadores en Australia mostraron cómo hembras de mosquito infectadas con la bacteria Wolbachia transmitían fácilmente ese germen a su descendencia, evitando en ellos el dengue. ... Encuentran una bacteria que impide a los mosquitos transmitir dengue

Specialized mosquitoes may fight tropical disease

File photo of a female mosquito as it fills up and balloons while she sucks blood from a photographer's hand. (Tom Ervin/file, Getty Images) NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have made a promising advance using mosquitos to control a tropical disease ... Specialized mosquitoes may fight tropical disease

Una bacteria común en insectos puede

La Wolbachia, que se transmite a través de la mosquito hembra a su descendencia, elimina microbios presentes en el mosquito, incluyendo el virus del dengue. Los científicos liberaron este enero unos 300.000 mosquitos del laboratorio con la cepa ... Una bacteria común en insectos puede

More spraying planned after more virus detected

The decision to conduct aerial spraying was based on an increase in mosquito-borne virus activity coupled with two suspected human cases of West Nile virus. Mosquitoes from several central New York swamps have also tested positive for Eastern equine ... More spraying planned after more virus detected

Científicos australianos dicen haber encontrado cura contra el dengue

Tras una serie de experimentos de laboratorio que comprobaron que la wolbachia podría restringir la habilidad del mosquito de transmitir el dengue, los científicos liberaron a cientos de miles de mosquitos en su medio natural en la región de Queensland ... Científicos australianos dicen haber encontrado cura contra el dengue

Dengue trial successful

'(What the experiments have shown is that) this strain of Wolbachia when it is put into mosquitoes ... really reduces the ability of the (dengue) virus to grow in the mosquito and if it can't grow, then it can't get transmitted in people. ... Dengue trial successful

Daunted Afghans now find refuge in former foe Russia

"We are witnessing first-hand what the Americans are doing there, how they act without a heart," said Nahim, dressed in jeans and leather sandals in his shop, where he sells mosquito repellent, key chains and batteries. "The Taleban could return, ... Daunted Afghans now find refuge in former foe Russia

Specialized mosquitoes may fight tropical disease

NEW YORK – Scientists have made a promising advance for controlling dengue fever, a tropical disease spread by mosquito bites. They've rapidly replaced mosquitoes in the wild with skeeters that don't spread the dengue virus. ... Specialized mosquitoes may fight tropical disease

Mosquito Squad Named to Inc. 5000 List

24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh on the heels of a record-breaking second quarter, Mosquito Squad, America's largest mosquito elimination and tick control brand, announced today that it has been named as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. ... Mosquito Squad Named to Inc. 5000 List

Mosquito Squad takes care of backyard pests

"Pest control was a good fit for us because Brookfield is swampland, so it's crawling with mosquitoes," said Decoste, who also owns Cleaning Authority, a residential cleaning company. "Mosquito Squad is similar to our other business in that it's ... Mosquito Squad takes care of backyard pests

Dee Estuary wildlife haven declares war on mosquitos

The work undertaken has included a 13 tonne excavator de-silting the ditches and side gutters on the marshland, allowing an easier flow of water and significantly reducing the mosquito breeding habitat. The project was a joint effort between Neston ... Dee Estuary wildlife haven declares war on mosquitos

Bugs badgering ballplayers just part of the game

Holliday was back in the lineup Tuesday night, and without wearing mosquito netting around his hat in left field. "I'll probably wear some kind of ear muff, I guess," he said. "If that's available in Cardinal red. Get the bird on the bat put on there. ... Bugs badgering ballplayers just part of the game

County to spray for mosquitoes

Several areas of the East Valley will undergo mosquito spraying midnight Wednesday to 5 am Thursday. The Maricopa County Department of Environmental Services conducts spraying when a large number of mosquitoes are found in area traps or if mosquitoes ... County to spray for mosquitoes

Dengue: toll rises to 20 in Orissa

PTI | 10:08 PM,Aug 23,2011 Bhubaneswar, Aug 23 (PTI) With another person succumbing to dengue, the toll in the mosquito-borne disease has risen to 20 in Orissa, officials said today. The latest victim, hailing from Talcher block in the worst-affected ... Dengue: toll rises to 20 in Orissa

VENEZUELA: OPS espera que la vacuna contra el dengue esté lista para 2014

La subdirectora de la OPS Socorro Gross indicó que hay "muchos avances en el desarrollo de la vacuna" contra la mortal enfermedad, transmitida por el mosquito Aedes aegypti, que esperan "que esté a disposición de los países en 2014". ... VENEZUELA: OPS espera que la vacuna contra el dengue esté lista para 2014

5 ag operations must clean up

S&S Cattle Co. in Council Bluffs, where a May 2011 inspection found that cattle manure, litter and wastewater had gone into a tributary of Mosquito Creek. In each case, the producers were ordered to take specific steps to comply with the law. ... 5 ag operations must clean up

Equine encephalitis strikes 2 Wisconsin horses

(AP) - The state veterinarian is repeating a warning for horse owners to get their animals vaccinated after a mosquito-borne illness struck two horses in north-central Wisconsin. The disease - known as Eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE - was found in ... Equine encephalitis strikes 2 Wisconsin horses