ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MOSQUITO
From Spanish, diminutive of mosca fly, from Latin musca.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MOSQUITO»
The term «mosquito» is very widely used and occupies the
16.553 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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10 QUOTES WITH «MOSQUITO»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
mosquito.
I believe more in precision, when you have the capability, like when you see a mosquito fly and you're able to hit it, you're able to hit it with a couple of short sharp shots... it's a beautiful thing.
To me, there is nothing more soothing than the song of a mosquito that can't get through the mesh to bite you.
For the first time, we have the genetic sequences of all three of the players in the global malaria debacle: the parasite, the anopheles mosquito and the human. It's a very important milestone.
Inevitably, malaria parasites developed resistance to commonly used drugs, and mosquito vectors became insecticide-resistant.
If a mosquito has a soul, it is mostly evil. So I don't have too many qualms about putting a mosquito out of its misery. I'm a little more respectful of ants.
I never write a book unless I can't help it. Something has to bother me, like a mosquito, until I have to do something to relieve the itch.
The best blood will at some time get into a fool or a mosquito.
There isn't one celebrity I've worked with who doesn't have major doubts about what impact they are having. I am glad when they question the impact, because it shows they are based firmly in the reality that peacemaking isn't the same as changing a streetlight or distributing mosquito nets.
If you think you're too small to have an impact, try going to bed with a mosquito.
I have the attention span of a mosquito from multitasking and all the things that have affected my poor little brain.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MOSQUITO»
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mosquito in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
mosquito and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Mosquito: The Story of Man's Deadliest Foe
An expert on this vexing insect traces the mosquito's origins, its role in history, and its ongoing threat to humankind as the bearer of diseases such as malaria, yellow fever, and encephalitis. Reprint. 30,000 first printing.
Andrew Spielman, Michael D'Antonio, 2002
A lyrical and profoundly moving story of love, loss and civil war, set in Sri Lanka, London and Venice.
An informational note in the back of the book lists what makes mosquitoes pests in the first place, where they're found, and how to avoid them. Virginia Kroll is a prolific children's author whose work has received numerous awards.
A simple introduction to the physical characteristics, diet, life cycle, predators, habitat, and lifespan of mosquitoes.
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Mosquito Aces of World War 2
Beretninger om piloter der under den 2. verdenskrig fløj Mosquito og som følge af deres professionalisme i luftkamp fik status som Esser.
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Mosquito Ecology: Field Sampling Methods
Mosquito Ecology: Field Sampling Methods is the Third Edition of this popular reference work, originally devised and written by Professor M W Service and now updated by John B Silver.
An elegant and strikingly stylistic, wordless vampire story, done completely in red ink.
Mosquito is a compelling look at tropical medicine, diseases, and their connection to one of our smallest adversaries.
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Mosquito Empires: Ecology and War in the Greater Caribbean, ...
This book explores the links among ecology, disease, and international politics in the context of the Greater Caribbean in the seventeenth through early twentieth centuries.
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Modelling the De Havilland
Mosquito
This wide range of roles across multiple theatres and air forces are all reflected in the variety of kits built and colour schemes shown throughout this book.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MOSQUITO»
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mosquito is used in the context of the following news items.
Off Clip-On Mosquito Repellent a 'Deal'
There are many mosquito repellents on the market. One that I get a fair amount of email about is the Off Clip-on Mosquito Repellant. «whnt.com, Jul 15»
Mosquito pool tests positive for West Nile virus, Boulder County …
Mosquitos in a mosquito pool tested positive for West Nile virus, the Boulder County Public Health Department said in a statement Wednesday ... «The Denver Channel, Jul 15»
Ascension Parish leaders prepare for peak mosquito season
Residents need to also remember to take steps to eliminate a potential mosquito population. They are often told to wear repellent and long ... «WAFB.com, Jul 15»
Mosquito spraying on Staten Island set for Thursday
The Health Department will be spraying mosquito pesticide in parts of Staten Island on Thursday, July 23, between the hours of 8:30 p.m. and 6 ... «SILive.com, Jul 15»
Mosquito Spray Scheduled In Warwick
A mosquito spray will be conducted in Warwick Township on Thursday beginning at dusk. The operation is dependent on the weather. «Patch.com, Jul 15»
You are trapped; that nasty mosquito will smell you and bite you
A mosquito brings together its senses like visions and others to smell a human host. A team of biologists from the University of Washington and ... «Nature World Report, Jul 15»
EBR Mosquito Abatement set for aerial spraying Thursday night
East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement will be doing some aerial spraying in certain parts of the parish Thursday night. The aerial ... «WAFB.com, Jul 15»
Manos: The Hands of Fate and Mosquito – Official Blu-ray …
We sometimes lose track of time around here — that Synapse Films is gearing up to release both Manos:The Hands of Fate and Mosquito on ... «Dread Central, Jul 15»
Mosquito bites are more serious than most people know
It's mosquito season again, and the Buncombe County Department of Health and Human Services has advised area campgrounds about how ... «Black Mountain News, Jul 15»
Newmarket Hawks set to host 40th Silver Bat mosquito tournament
Newmarket Baseball Association's 40th annual mosquito Silver Bat Tournament swings into action Friday with 12 teams in the hunt for ... «YorkRegion.com, Jul 15»
