Scientists Discover Which Waters Egg-Laying Mosquitoes Like Best
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - 16:14
in Biology & Nature
Scientists at Tulane and North Carolina State universities have identified the chemical cues in water that entice yellow fever mosquitoes to lay their eggs. The research could lead to targeted lures to kill the deadly mosquitoes, which also spread dengue fever .
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