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Mosquitoes and Human Diseases

The following points highlight the six major diseases caused by mosquitoes in man. The diseases are: 1. Malaria 2. Yellow Fever 3. Dengue Fever 4. Filariasis or Elephantiasis 5. Encephalitis 6. Dermatobia. Disease # 1. Malaria: Malaria is a deadly human disease. It is-transmitted by Anopheles', malaria is caused by a parasitic protozoan Plasmodium which spends part of its life [...]

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Study Notes on Grasshopper | Phylum Arthropoda

In this article we will discuss about Grasshopper:- 1. Habit, Habitat and External Features of Grasshopper 2. Internal Anatomy of Grasshopper 3. Digestive System 4. Circulatory System 5. Respiratory System 6. Excretory System 7. Nervous System 8. Sense Organs 9. Reproductive System 10. Economic Importance 11. Control. Contents: Habit, Habitat and External Features of Grasshopper Internal Anatomy of Grasshopper Digestive [...]

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Top 3 Methods used for Controlling Houseflies

The following points highlight the top three methods used for controlling houseflies. The methods are: 1. Control of Breeding of Houseflies 2. Protection of Food 3. Killing Adult Housefly. Method # 1. Control of Breeding of Houseflies: (a) Flies breed in stable manure, human faeces and garbage, these should be kept in closed cisterns, then removed by municipalities and be [...]

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