How mosquitoes zero in on hot bodies
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New research suggests that mosquitoes track down something to bite using a sequence of three cues: smell, then sight, and finally heat.
BBC
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Camphor and waterTwo tablets of camphor in about a quarter cup of water will do the magic. But, if you want instant results, add in another tablet or two and some warm water.
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AS Tanzania is approaching general election on October 25, this year, voters have been urged to maintain peace and tranquility as there is life after elections. In order to maintain the tempo, three institutions namely; the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung ...