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New "mosquito machine" to combat bloodsuckers

A sterilization machine can become the latest weapon in the fight against the mosquito plague. Large quantities of infertile males released into the wild lead to a significant reduction in swarms, new research shows.

New "mosquito machine" to combat bloodsuckers

Outbreak of sheep plague – low risk for Sweden

Over 60,000 animals have been put down in connection with an outbreak of sheep and goat plague in southeastern Europe. But it is unlikely that the serious disease will spread to Sweden, according to the National Veterinary Institute (SVA).

Outbreak of sheep plague – low risk for Sweden

Fly a mile in pursuit of blood – this is how they will be stopped

Light clothing and a little insect repellent are not enough. In the Lower Dalälven area, it's all-out war against the mosquitoes that applies.

Fly a mile in pursuit of blood – this is how they will be stopped

New tick species arrives from travel – how dangerous is it?

A new tick species with the name Dermacentor marginatus has been discovered for the first time in Sweden, announces the National Veterinary Institute (SVA) in a press release. .

New tick species arrives from travel – how dangerous is it?

Swedish success against African swine fever studied

The danger appears to be over in the previously swine fever-infected area in Fagersta – and people can move freely in the forest. Now research will be conducted on what made the Swedish strategy successful.

Swedish success against African swine fever studied

Tropical mosquito-borne diseases could reach Sweden

Several Asian mosquito species are on their way to establishing themselves in Europe. With them come diseases such as dengue and Nile fever.

Tropical mosquito-borne diseases could reach Sweden

Restrictions lifted in pest-infected area

Most restrictions were lifted on Wednesday in the area around Fagersta, which has been affected by African swine fever, according to a press release from the Swedish Board of Agriculture. The decision was made after the Swedish Board of Agriculture's Veterinary and Food Administration (SVA) did not find any active transmission in its latest survey of carcasses in the area.

Restrictions lifted in pest-infected area