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Double Dose of Pesticides Stops Zika Mosquitoes, CDC Says

It took a double dose of pesticides that kill both adult mosquitoes and their larvae to stop the first outbreak of Zika virus in Florida, health officials said Friday.

They said while aerial spraying of pesticides may be controversial and frightening to some people, they’ve shown it’s safe when done right and that it killed off the mosquitoes that were spreading the virus.

Read the complete report here.

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The Government Technology & Services Coalition's Homeland Security Today (HSToday) is the premier news and information resource for the homeland security community, dedicated to elevating the discussions and insights that can support a safe and secure nation. A non-profit magazine and media platform, HSToday provides readers with the whole story, placing facts and comments in context to inform debate and drive realistic solutions to some of the nation’s most vexing security challenges.

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