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autogenous
Ability of some female mosquitoes to produce eggs without previously obtaining a bloodmeal.
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abatement
The removal or elimination of a problem, nuisance, or other disturbance especially of public health or safety significance.
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adulticide
A pesticide targeted to eliminate an insect pest in the adult stage.
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aedes
The taxonomic name given to a group of mosquitoes characterized by the distinct markings or structures unique to that particular genus. This group's eggs are laid on muddy or damp soil and are st [..]
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arthropod
An animal of the phylum Arthropoda characterized by having a hard exo-skeleton, a body with a number of segments arranged longitudinally and paired jointed appendages. The phylum Arthropoda includes i [..]
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anopheles
The taxonomic name given to a group of mosquitoes characterized by the distinct markings or structures unique to that particular genus. This group's eggs are laid on the surface of still or stagn [..]
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beneficial
An organism that provides a service, or behaves in such a way, that is favorable to someone or something else.
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bloodmeal
The blood taken into a mosquito's gut for egg development and survival.
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botanical
A class of pesticide produced with ingredients from naturally occurring plants, having certain toxic properties.
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coagulate
The normal process where blood congeals and then hardens at the site of a wound.
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