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Teens Turn 'Repeller' into Adult-Proof Ringtone ****

May 26th, 2006 · Shopkeepers in the United Kingdom have been using the ultasonic Mosquito teen repellent to stop teenage loitering. But now, teens are using the high-pitch frequency that most adults can't hear as a text message alert while they're in class -- where they're not supposed to be using their cellphones.

Keywords: CA · teenage · Teen · adult · United Kingdom · mosquitoes · texts · ringtone · repellant · Frequency · cellphone · shopkeepers

A Visit to Florida's Mosquito Man

Aug 16th, 2005 · George O'Meara is the world's foremost expert on mosquitoes. From his laboratory in Vero Beach, Fla., he studies the life of mosquitoes and dispenses fun facts (Such as? Only female mosquitoes bite). Eric Weiner douses himself with repellant and visits the good doctor in his lab.

Keywords: world · Eric Weiner · Florida · expert · lab · Fla · laboratory · mosquitoes · George Meara · Vero Beach · douses · repellant

CDC Officials Endorse Two Anti-Mosquito Chemicals *

May 30th, 2005 · In addition to DEET, health authorities are recommending two more chemicals for use as mosquito repellents: picaridin and oil of lemon eucalyptus. The main object is to address the dangers of West Nile virus and other disease threats. But most Americans still won't use repellents.

Keywords: threats · Americans · virus · disease · Health · dangerous · Chemical · mosquitoes · repellant · CDC · West Nile · DEET