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Mosquito-borne diseases are on the rise. Here’s how collecting mozzies in your backyard can help science

Warm weather is here and mosquitoes are on the rise in Australia. Unseasonably large swarms are causing problems in some parts of Sydney already.

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What causes the itch in mozzie bites? And why do some people get such a bad reaction?

Are you one of these people who loathes spending time outdoors at dusk as the weather warms and mosquitoes start biting?

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What is ‘sloth fever’? And how can I avoid it when travelling to South America?

International authorities are issuing warnings about “sloth fever”. Despite the name, it’s not contracted via contact with sloths. Rather, you should avoid contact with mosquitoes and biting midges.

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Alli Webb Straightens Out The Tangled Hair Business

Who knew that having naturally curly hair could lead to business success? Not Alli Webb, who, in 2010, co-founded Drybar.

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Heading to Bali or somewhere tropical these holidays? Here’s what you need to know about dengue fever

If you’re looking to escape the Australian winter for your next holiday, don’t forget where there’s warmth, there will also be mosquitoes.

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'I Almost Lost Myself': CEO Who Built $255M Hair Styling Empire Didn't Prioritise Mental Health

Webb worked for almost ten years to transform her small business, but things aren't always what they seem.

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Mosquito warning for Hunter as Ross River and Barmah Forest viruses emerge

Mozzie Menace: 'Prevent the disease by preventing the bite.'

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On the hunt for mosquitoes in Hexham swamp, as Ozzie the Mozzie looms large

Hunter's Hidden Gem: Mosquito bites for people who live near wetlands can be a pain.

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Will Japanese encephalitis return this summer? What about other diseases mosquitoes spread?

The last two summers have been swarming with mosquitoes thanks to near constant rain and flooding brought on by La Niña.

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Drybar Founder Alli Webb On the "Messy Truth" About Marriage and Entrepreneurship

Can a successful career and marriage coexist? The serial entrepreneur says this one habit could have saved her relationship.

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It's warming up and mozzies are coming. Here's how to mosquito-proof your backyard

The weather is warming up and that means more time in the backyard. It also means more mosquitoes.

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"You can’t talk about distorted bass without mentioning Ace of Spades": Listen to Lemmy’s isolated bass on Motörhead’s born-to-lose anthem

"His tone was so huge!" The secrets behind Lemmy's distorted bass tone

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Mosquito bites: Why they itch so much and how to stop scratching them (according to science)

When it comes to alleviating the annoying itchiness of a mosquito bite, there are all sorts of remedies people swear by. But what does science say?

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Murray Valley encephalitis has been detected in mozzies in NSW and Victoria. Here's what you need to know

Where there’s water, you’ll find mosquitoes – including some that transmit viruses that can make us seriously ill.

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Japanese encephalitis, Murray Valley encephalitis concerning but risk of death low, mosquito experts say

Japanese encephalitis and Murray Valley encephalitis have health authorities concerned. We spoke to the experts to find out everything you need to know about the viruses.

AFP

Super-resistant mosquitoes in Asia pose growing threat: study

Tokyo (AFP) - Mosquitoes that transmit dengue and other viruses have evolved growing resistance to insecticides in parts of Asia, and novel ways to control them are desperately needed, new research warns.

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Central West NSW Is Being Plagued By An Explosion Of Mosquitoes The Footage Will Make You Itch

"It literally bit me through the cap, through my hair and I could feel it in my skull — they are monstrous."

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‘Mozzies like a cloud’: repellant runs out in flood-hit towns amid mosquito boom

Demand for repellant in flood-affected regions of NSW and Victoria likened to the rush on toilet paper early in the pandemic

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Mozzies are everywhere right now – including giant ones and those that make us sick. Here's what you need to know

Like all insects, mosquitoes thrive in warmer weather. But what they really need is water. La Niña rainfall and flooding are providing the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes, with numbers exploding in recent weeks.

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Video shows mosquito population boom in flood-ravaged NSW

A Central West woman says she has to blast her verandah with a pressure cleaner every morning to wash the corpses of the insects away.

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Mosquito-borne disease worry as floods puts country on high alert for new viruses

The amount of water laying across the country is bringing more mosquitoes and more viruses, with health professionals urging residents to vaccinate against Japanese encephalitis.

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Mosquitoes’ love of certain smells is how they find their victims

New research has found mosquitoes are attracted to smell and the findings could prove useful as Australia heads into summer.

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Mosquito study finds genetics at play when it comes to who gets bitten more frequently

Scientists have long tried to decipher why some people get ravaged by mozzies and others are left untouched. A group of researchers believes a new study has some answers.

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A wet spring and summer means more mosquitoes but now we've got Japanese encephalitis virus to worry about too

Mosquitoes are a problem every summer. But the recent arrival of the mosquito-borne Japanese encephalitis virus in eastern Australia brings more significant concerns.

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5 virus families that could cause the next pandemic, according to the experts

The CSIRO has delivered a comprehensive report on how we should prepare for future pandemics.

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