GDG ENVIRONNEMENT STARTS ITS OPERATIONS OF BITING INSECT CONTROL
In the coming weeks, a team will begin monitoring breeding sites where mosquito larvae (Culicidae) and/or black flies (Simulidae) develop in participating municipalities.
Read moreRADIO-CANADA INTERVIEW – WHY MOSQUITOES PLAY A NEGLIGIBLE ROLE IN THE FOOD CHAIN
Mosquitoes do not evoke much affection among many humans, but contrary to what many think, they are not very popular as food for animals either.
Read moreWest Nile virus far deadlier than previously though
This mosquito-borne infection could lead to the death of infected people from complications occurring several years after their apparent recovery.
Read moreAppointment – GDG Strengthens its Biological Pest Control Leadership
GDG Environnement, already acknowledged as a leader in biological pest control, has further fortified its scientific team by welcoming Richard Trudel, Ph.D., an experienced entomologist, as a full-time Scientific Advisor and Expert Entomologist.
Read moreWhat does ChatGPT think of BTI?
Out of curiosity, we asked ChatGPT: Is Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis dangerous for the environment? And his answer did not surprise us!
Read morePREVENTING LARVAL DEVELOPMENT OF MOSQUITOES TO FIGHT WEST NILE VIRUS
WNV is transmitted to humans mainly through the bite of a mosquito carrying the virus. Mosquitoes usually become carriers of the virus by biting an infected bird. WNV mainly infects birds, but sometimes also humans or other animal species, such as horses.
Read moreFirst detected case of West Nile Virus
Manitoba has reported the first-ever case of a person infected with West Nile virus in the province this year, and three other possible cases are currently under investigation, according to an announcement made by the province on Friday, August 25.
Read moreWHAT’S NEW IN 2022 FOR BACILLUS THURINGIENSIS ISRAELENSIS (BTI)
The Socotec group, an independent third party specializing in the analysis of environmental risks and impacts, was commissioned to assess the Bti. The colossal work of this group will have made it possible to separate the scientific information and to decide on the safety of this biological control tool.
Read moreAMCA “The American Mosquito Control Association”, 89th annual meeting
The American Mosquito Control Association' AMCA, will hold its 89th Annual Meeting February 27-March 3, 2023, in Reno, USA. The event aims to provide leadership, scientific information sharing and education leading to improvement in public health and quality of life through mosquito control.
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