Testing mosquito pee could help track the spread of diseases
West Nile and other diseases were detected in excretions from wild insects caught in traps
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URINE FOR A TREAT Honey-laced mosquito traps let scientists test a mosquito’s excretions for viruses it’s spreading, potentially leading to easier, cheaper and safer monitoring for disease outbreaks.
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