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LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

As mosquitoes go year-round in L.A., a promising fix hits a snag

Aedes aegypti mosquitoes persist in Los Angeles County, complicating efforts to control dengue fever despite previous seasonal declines.
fromLos Angeles Times
10 months ago

Pools inside the Altadena burn zone are becoming breeding grounds for mosquitoes

Cleanup efforts following the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires are underway, but an ongoing concern is swimming pools in the two burn zones, many of which contain stagnant water that has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes that can carry diseases.
Los Angeles
Coronavirus
fromNew York Post
10 months ago

Travel warning issued as popular tourist spot battles deadly virus: 'Half the world's population now at risk'

Dengue fever cases are spiking in the Western Pacific, prompting a travel health alert from the CDC.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
10 months ago

Dengue home test kit concept can help with early detection and medical intervention - Yanko Design

The innovative dengue fever test kit by Crux Product Design integrates microneedle technology into a simple patch, enhancing testing access and user-friendliness in resource-limited areas.
Mobile UX
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
10 months ago

Officials unleash sterile mosquitoes in bid to curb disease - with promising results

A new strategy using sterile male mosquitoes shows promise in reducing invasive populations and controlling dengue fever spread in Southern California.
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