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Natural products that really repel mosquitoes

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Lymari Calero Toledo

El Aedes aegypti is the vector for viral diseases such as: dengue, chikungunya and zika. Although there are manufactured products that can be used to repel mosquitoes, some prefer the use of naturally ocurring oils from plants. Various botanical oils have proven effectivity as mosquito repelants, such as the Ylang ylang (Cananga odorata), citronela (Cymbopogon nardus) and  “lemon grass” (Cymbopogon citratus).

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Let's protect the bioluminescence of our actions

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Fernando Lloveras San Miguel

This article describes the effects of luminous pollution on bioluminescence and summarizes some of the initiatives taken to reduce this pollution in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. The author encourages the participation of the public in these initiatives and invites them to attend the 3rd forum on Prevention and Control of Luminous Pollution in Puerto Rico to be held on August 9, 2016.

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Free event this Tuesday on the impact of luminous pollution

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The Astronomy Society of Puerto Rico invites the general public to the "3rd forum on prevention and control of luminous pollution in Puerto Rico". This event will be held on Tuesday, August 9 from 8:30am to 4:00pm at the Sala Jesús María Saromá in the Teatro Bertita and the Guillermo L. Martínez room in the Puerto Rico Music Conservatory  at # 951  Ave. Ponce de León in San Juan. 

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