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Mosquitoes are becoming a bigger threat, thanks to climate change. How can the U.S. keep them under control?

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Mosquitoes are becoming a bigger threat, thanks to climate change. How can the U.S. keep them under control?

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Warming temperatures are creating new habitats for species that spread deadly viruses like malaria and dengue fever. A combination of simple practical steps and revolutionary scientific techniques can help keep them at bay.

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