The E.P.A. has approved nootkatone, which is found in cedars and grapefruit. It repels ticks, mosquitoes and other dangerous bugs for hours, but is safe enough to eat.
Tag: Mosquitoes
In Some Nations, Coronavirus Is Only One of Many Outbreaks
In countries like Honduras, the virus has diverted resources from efforts to fight other serious diseases, straining weak public health systems, draining supplies and unraveling hard-won gains.
Climate Change, Crime and Political Chaos: A Deadly Mix in Honduras Dengue Epidemic
While rising temperatures are increasing the range of disease-bearing mosquitoes globally, the effects are compounded in Honduras by government dysfunction and criminal gangs.
What You Need to Know About the Zika Virus and Travel
The virus has been out of the headlines, but that doesn’t mean it is gone. The World Health Organization just updated its guidelines for travelers to the Zika zone.
Trilobites: How Mosquitoes Sniff Out Your Sweat
Scientists have isolated a receptor that helps the bloodthirsty insects find you.