Coffee and its waste repel gravid Aedes albopictus females and inhibit the development of their embryos

Overview of attention for article published in Parasites & Vectors, May 2015

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Claim: Coffee serves as an effective mosquito repellant and protection against infection by the Zika virus.

Few things bring me more pleasure than my morning cup of coffee at camp. When my campmates are still snug in their sleeping…

Drinking coffee is part of the morning routine for many of us. About three out of four Americans drink it daily, according to…

Mosquitoes—and their itchy, irritating bites—can be one of the most unpleasant aspects of summertime.

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