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EPA Approval Of Bacteria To Fight Mosquitoes Caps Long Quest
Description: The Environmental Protection Agency has approved the use of mosquitoes infected with Wolbachia bacteria as a "biopesticide" in 20 states and the District of Columbia. The bacteria keep mosquitoes from spreading diseases like dengue and Zika. [Source: National Public Radio]
URL: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/11/08/562809948/epa-approval-of-bacteria-to-fight-mosquitoes-caps-a-20-year-quest
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Source: National Public Radio
Publish Date: 11/8/2017
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