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Jun 26, 2019

This Local Mosquito Researcher Is Trying To Build A Bug That Doesn’t Bite

After all, if a mosquito doesn’t bite, it can’t spread disease.

Jul 29, 2016

Report: D.C.’s Mosquito Season Is 29 Days Longer Than It Was In 1980

Not good for humans, great for transmission of mosquito-borne illnesses like Zika.

May 27, 2014

D.C. Is Third In Mosquitoes, Subsequent Swearing And Itchiness

So itchy.

 
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