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Nationwide Insecticide Susceptibility Screening Against Six Active Ingredients
(2016-09-26)
Mosquitoes may develop resistance to
insecticide active ingredients after
repeated exposures. Thus, it is crucial that
mosquito populations be tested for
resistance to confirm efficacy of control,
inform management ...
Sulfuric Acid as an Occupational Hazard
(2016-09-26)
Xylene
(2016-09-26)
Potential for sublethal insecticide exposure to impact vector competence of Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) for dengue and Zika viruses
(2016-09-26)
Dengue and Zika viruses (DENV and ZIKV, Family Flaviviridae, genus Flavivirus) are arboviruses that cause human epidemics. Due to lack of vaccines for many mosquito borne diseases, there is a need for mosquito control. In ...
Effects of Blood Meal Source on Aedes albopictus Life Table Characteristics and Vector Competence for Dengue Virus
(2016-09-26)
Commercially available blood can be
used as an alternative to live animals to
feed mosquitoes; however, the extent to
which alternative blood sources affect
mosquito vector competence for dengue
virus (DENV, ...
Environmental Health: Air Quality
(2016-09-26)
Importance of Air Quality
•2-3% of all deaths in the U.S. each year are attributed to air pollution-induced respiratory or cardiovascular disease.
•Lung cancer, respiratory disease, and heart ailments linked to poor air quality
Noise Exposure Assessment among Groundskeepers: A Pilot Study
(2016-09-26)
Purpose of the Study
•To assess and investigate the noise exposure, the associated hearing effects and the use of hearing protection devices (HPDs) among groundskeepers at East Carolina University (ECU)
•Hypothesis (H0): ...
Evaluation of Barrier Sprays in Eastern North Carolina
(2016-09-26)
Suspend® Polyzone® (deltamethrin) and Bifen
Insecticide/Termiticide (bifenthrin) were evaluated
in two eastern North Carolina neighborhoods from
May 18 – Oct 19, 2015 (23 weeks). Lots were sprayed
every 21 days. At 17 ...
Evaluation of Bifenthrin and Deltamethrin Barrier Sprays for Mosquito Control in Eastern North Carolina
(East Carolina University, 2016-12-13)
Mosquitoes can be a nuisance and also transmit pathogens causing numerous diseases worldwide. Homeowners and others may hire private companies to alleviate mosquito-related issues. Here, two pyrethroids (Suspend[registered] ...