Study identifies molecule in stingless bee propolis that can kill dengue mosquito larvae (IMAGE)

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Study identifies molecule in stingless bee propolis that can kill dengue mosquito larvae

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A substance found in pine sap that is processed by mandaçaia bees exhibits larvicidal activity, eliminating 100% of dengue mosquito larvae within 48 hours

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Laila Salmen Espindola

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