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Feb 26, 2016 11:52 PM EST

Malaria: Insecticide-Treated Nets Help Prevent Spread Of Illness

Despite the potential for mosquitoes to develop resistances, a new study by researchers from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and Malaria Consortium shows that insecticide-treated nets may still help in preventing malaria.

Jan 29, 2016 01:31 AM EST

Bedbugs: Have They Built Up A Resistance To Chemical Treatments?

Researches at Virginia Tech have discovered that bed bugs are becoming increasingly immune to a common class of insecticide chemicals, according to a recent study.

Jan 26, 2016 02:37 PM EST

Bed Bugs That Feed After Pesticide Exposure More Likely To Survive, Study Reveals

Getting rid of bedbugs can be tedious. In a new study, researchers found that bed bugs that feed after pesticide exposure are more likely to survive or it could take a while for them to die.

Oct 28, 2015 09:03 PM EDT

Ear Wax Does Not Contain Insecticide

It's certainly a sticky situation for your ear wax.