Battle strategy for revenge on the insects
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The World Health Organisation conducted field trials in Maroua, northern Cameroon, which eliminated the larvae of the mosquito Culex quinquefasciatus. This mosquito carries the parasite which causes filariasis. In Feb 1992 researchers sprayed the biopesticide from the natural toxin Bacillus sphaericus into cesspits and sewers. The number of mosquitoes fell by 90% by Jun 1992. This biopesticide is also being tested in Brazil, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Sri Lanka and India.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1993
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Storm warnings as quick as a flash
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Meteorage Franklin provides electronic lightning detection systems in France, Austria, Luxembourg, Belgium and Switzerland. Detailed surveillance enables subscribers to prevent damage by switching to generators and alerts firefighters and repair staff. A database, which stores statistics since 1987, is used for risk calculation and a real-time system provides immediate information to subscribers like Electricite de France, Euro Disney and France Telecom.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1992
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Somebody, somewhere will be watching you
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The French Direction de la Surveillance du Territoire (DST) held over 660 roadshows in 1991 to draw attention to the increase in industrial espionage. More collaboration with foreign companies and laboratories adds to the risk. The compilation of information already publicly available makes up 3/4 of industrial espionage. Conference delegates should be careful what they say and scientists should have second thoughts before publishing.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1992
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