But some countries have little or no mosquito control. Continue reading Zika Virus a Global Health Emergency, W.H.O. Says
Category: Pesticides
The economist: Let Us Spray
Don’t panic. Kill mosquitoes Continue reading The economist: Let Us Spray
NYTimes: DDT ban helped bring back disease-bearing mosquitoes
DDT eliminated the Aedes mosquitos from Brazil and Argentina. Continue reading NYTimes: DDT ban helped bring back disease-bearing mosquitoes
NYTimes: DDT suggested as weapon against Zika
We’re not alone. Continue reading NYTimes: DDT suggested as weapon against Zika
Brazil may have fewer Zika-related microcephaly cases than previously reported
Zika is not the only cause of microencephaly. Continue reading Brazil may have fewer Zika-related microcephaly cases than previously reported
How Scared Should You Be About Zika?
“But governments and nonprofit agencies decided too early that the job had been done, and dismantled these programs to save money. Now the mosquito is back.” Continue reading How Scared Should You Be About Zika?
DDT saved the lives of many Holocaust survivors
Allied soldiers liberally sprayed survivors to stop the spread of deadly typhus. Continue reading DDT saved the lives of many Holocaust survivors
A Campaign to Eliminate Mosquitoes Is Needed Until a Vaccine Is Developed
Mosquito eradication must proceed ASAP to control the spread of Zika — including use of DDT. Continue reading A Campaign to Eliminate Mosquitoes Is Needed Until a Vaccine Is Developed
Bald Eagle reported to be endangered 20 years before widespread DDT use
From the Altoona Tribune (Altoona, PA), September 26, 1929. Continue reading Bald Eagle reported to be endangered 20 years before widespread DDT use
Bed bugs have developed resistance to neonicotinoids
“Companies need to be vigilant for hints of declining performance of products that contain neonicotinoids.” Continue reading Bed bugs have developed resistance to neonicotinoids
‘We Need a New Green Revolution’ (Translation: We Want More Taxpayer Dollars)
Agricultural technology is doing great and getting better without more taxpayer funding and government interference. Continue reading ‘We Need a New Green Revolution’ (Translation: We Want More Taxpayer Dollars)
California will see a lot more disease-carrying mosquitoes this year, experts say
Words “pesticide” and “insecticide” nowhere to be found. Continue reading California will see a lot more disease-carrying mosquitoes this year, experts say