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doesn't this cause a problem similar to the "superbugs" epidemic? i.e., the population of malaria-carrying insects takes a big hit, but then the only ones left
by woodrowbarlow 10y ago
doesn't this cause a problem similar to the "superbugs" epidemic? i.e., the population of malaria-carrying insects takes a big hit, but then the only ones left are the ones who have adapted to survive (found a new food source) and the population builds back up?
- novia 10y agoIf the mosquitoes that are left no longer prefer the taste of human blood, this would be a huge win in the fight against malaria.
- Retric 10y agoSingle celled organisms evolve a lot faster than multi cell organisms. So, one long timescales it would be a problem, but solutions that only work for 100 years are still useful.
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- mistercow 10y agoNonetheless drug resistant fleas are a problem, so much so that the most effective treatment for your pets varies regionally.