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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 ...
Attitudes toward Noise, Perceived Hearing Symptoms, and Reported Use of Hearing Protection among College Students: Influence of Youth Culture
(2016-09-26)
Background
• Young adults are involved in noisy
activities, increasing their risk of
developing noise-induced hearing
loss (NIHL) and other hearing
symptoms.
• NIHL and other hearing symptoms
are increasing in the ...
Exposure to Heat Stress, Solar Ultraviolet Radiation and Other Occupational Health Hazards Among Groundskeepers at East Carolina University
(2016-09-26)
Groundskeepers work most of the year outdoors, performing physically demanding duties. The amount of time spent working outdoors exposes groundskeepers to various hazards including physical hazards (hot temperatures, cold ...
Environmental Health: Food Safety
(2016-09-26)
Cadmium
(2016-08-26)
Cadmium is a soft and malleable metal which has several properties that allow it to be used in many ways. Manufacturing workers who are exposed to cadmium have higher rates of lung and prostate cancers. There is a weak ...
Malathion
(2016-09-26)
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] ...
ONSITE WASTEWATER SYSTEM NITROGEN CONTRIBUTIONS TO WATER RESOURCES IN THE PIEDMONT OF NORTH CAROLINA
(East Carolina University, 2016-07-20)
Onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS) typically process eight to twelve kilograms of nitrogen per system annually. There are approximately two million OWTS in operation in North Carolina. If the mass and concentration ...
Perchloroethylene
(2016-09-26)