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Mosquitoes Developing Resistance to DEET
New Kairomone ‘Camouflage’ Could be the Answer
For many years, DEET has been used as the main way to help repel mosquitoes, to help prevent deadly diseases such as malaria. But current research is showing that this synthetic compound is becoming under threat from DEET-resistant mosquitoes. However, clinically proven Eucalyptus Maculata Citriodora works even better by cleverly camouflaging our unique body smells and deterring those unwanted pests….
Pensioners who have visited a malaria-infected country are ten times more likely to die from the disease than younger travellers, a study has revealed this week. An article in the British Medical Journal reported that tourists over the age of 65 who have been exposed to the disease are ten times more likely to die … Continue reading "Increase in malaria risk for over 65’s."
SWATTING THE MOSQUITO MYTH – FORGET TASTE, MOSQUITOES LOVE HOW YOU SMELL Our mosquito expert is making it his mission to bust the myth that it’s all about taste when it comes to how attractive a mosquito finds you. Instead, says Howard Carter, people should be more worried about how they smell and a good … Continue reading "Forget Taste, Mosquitoes LOVE how you SMELL!!"
Interns wanted for the summer! Great training for anyone looking to gain office and sales experience. Some of the things you will learn: calling up current stockists, stock counts, sales figures, PR activities, in-store demos, helping prepare for show including the Olympics and much much more. Submit your CV to info@lessmosquito.com
Brides and grooms-to-be are being urged to ‘think mosquito’ when planning their honeymoon. Mosquito expert Howard Carter said many couples forget to think about protecting themselves against malaria and other tropical diseases amid the excitement and stress of wedding and honeymoon planning. Research by incognito shows that more than half of people on their honeymoon … Continue reading "Honeymooners prepare!"
It was with much excitement and delight that Cindy, our Office CoOrdinator, accepted the ‘People & Environment Business Achievement Award 2012’ for the Supply Chain Champion category on behalf of Howard Carter and the incognito team. The PEA Awards ceremony was held last night at the prestigious ‘The Orangery’ at Kensington Palace. Sue Jueno of … Continue reading "People & Environment Business Achievement Award 2012"