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Climate change and the rapid evolution of the insect have helped drive up malaria deaths and brought dengue and other mosquito-borne viruses to places that never had to worry about them.

Less than a decade ago, it was the humans who appeared to have gained the clear edge in the fight — more than a century old — against the mosquito. But over the past few years, that progress has not only stalled, it has reversed.

The players, places, and projects moving the industry into the future.

The disturbance from mosquitoes and wasps in the Netherlands is lower this summer than in previous years. Medical entomologist and mosquito specialist Bart Knols attributed this decrease to the hot and dry weather in June and a broader reduction in insect populations. Knols pointed out that biodiversity has declined significantly over the last decade. "Wasps, for example, prey on other insects. If there are none or very few, the wasps cannot survive either. It's a cascading effect,&quo...

Share From enchanting quests and journeys for children and teenagers filled with awe-inspiring tales of the Corbin, decadent treats and magical entertainment on the island of Kunfunadhoo in the Indian Ocean, Soneva Fushi continues to offer an experience of fantasy and adventure. The award-winning luxury resort in the Baa Atoll, is now inviting young guests to embark on the Adventure of the Corbin and delve into the Maldives’ remarkable maritime history. The one-of-a-kind experience is part of...

Kunfunadhoo island in the Maldives has become 98% mosquito-free in 15 months without the use of chemicals. By April, it should be 100%.

Kunfunadhoo is a 50-hectare island with a lush tropical forest and a single sustainable luxury resort (Soneva Fushi) made up of 71 guest villas. The only people who live on the exclusive resort island are Soneva Fushi staff – about 400 people. Soneva Fushi has been collaborating with a company leading in international mosquito control research (called Biogents) since June 2019 to introduce a sustainable insecticide-free mosquito management system. Soneva Fushi’s Zero Mosquito project aims t...

2 Min Read CHEJU, Zanzibar (Reuters) - Scientists seeking a breakthrough in the fight against malaria have used drones to spray rice fields in Zanzibar - not with traditional pesticides but with a thin, non-toxic film. The fields are typical breeding grounds for the anopheles mosquito - the type that transmits malaria, which the United Nations says kills a young child every minute and causes 75 percent of all under five deaths. Ninety percent of all cases occur in Sub-Saharan Africa, according ...