Kochi: In Ernakulam district, particularly Kochi city, Culex mosquito density ranges from 50 to 70 per hour, according to recent health department data from their filariasis monitoring programme.

The Culex pipiens, or common house mosquito, is one of the most widespread mosquito species, found in both urban and rural ...

Nevertheless, mosquitoes have the potential to develop resistance to any chemical. Thus, the present study investigates the use of DFB in combination with verapamil (DFB-V; 1:10) as a possible ...

If it seems like mosquitoes bite you more than other people, they very well might. Studies show that around 20% of people are particularly irresistible to these pests. Mosquitoes may bite you more for ...

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