Tag: larvae
Why do we need to act now against the larvae, to avoid being eaten this summer?
In the south of France, “the larvae are starting to develop slowly,” observes Grégory L’Ambert, medical entomologist, head of the tiger mosquito and public health center at EID Mediterranean (Interdepartmental…
How the guts of mosquito larvae could contribute to the development of highly specific insecticides
Aedes aegypti is one of the most dangerous mosquitoes. This mosquito spreads viruses that cause dengue fever, which was recently declared an epidemic in Puerto Rico. One in Journal of…
Mosquito larvae in the water: How to drive away the insects
stagnant water Mosquito invasion: What helps against mosquito larvae in rain barrels and garden ponds? A typical picture when you take a look in the rain barrel or at the…
Mosquito larvae in the irrigation water: These are the best tips
rain barrel & garden pond Mosquito invasion: What helps against mosquito larvae in standing water? A typical picture when you take a look in the rain barrel or at the…
Mosquito larvae in the water: You can take these measures
fight mosquito larvae Why still waters are ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes A typical picture when you take a look in the rain barrel or at the garden pond in…
Brandenburg warns of dangerous caterpillars: Goldafter larvae damage trees – and people
Euproctis chryshorroea Brandenburg warns of dangerous caterpillars: Goldafter larvae damage trees – and people An older Goldafter caterpillar (Euproctis chryshorroea) © LELF Brandenburg The caterpillars are small and hairy. They…
Fight vine weevil: remove beetles and larvae properly
garden fright Fighting the vine weevil: How to protect your plants from the beetle Vine weevils are not welcome guests in the home garden © Markus Kaiser / Getty Images…
Plastic waste: beetle larvae can feed on styrofoam – knowledge
At first glance, Styrofoam doesn’t seem like the tastiest food source, let alone the most nutrient dense. However, some animals do not disdain the white plastic. According to a study…
Fighting vine weevils: How to remove beetles and larvae
garden fright Fighting the vine weevil: How to protect your plants from the beetle Vine weevils are not welcome guests in the home garden © Markus Kaiser / Getty Images…