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'Super' mosquitoes have now mutated to withstand insecticides, scientists say
One of the most vilified pest species on the planet continues to outsmart the ways in which humans attempt to get rid of them. "Super" mosquitoes have evolved to withstand insecticides, according to new research -- and the most "sobering" finding is the high rate in which a species known for carrying disease has developed mutations.
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Everyone with two brain cells has known about upregulation (resistance) since the 1950's. So should anybody be surprised?
What's the thing with trying to kill all mosquitos? Just because it is a pest for (some) humans, entire ecosystems have to be destroyed? The only real pest on this planet is humanity.