Will the fungus continue to grow on the nets?
No the fungus will not grow on the malaria nets once applied. We know this because when the non-genetically modified fungus is used as an insecticide spray, the fungus does not continue to grow on the plants it is sprayed with.
Is the fungus harmful to humans?
No, this fungus is completely safe to be around for humans and animals. The only downside to this fungus is that it could cause an allergic reaction in very sensitive individuals.
what is an insecticide?
An insecticide is a substance used for killing insects.
how do you plan on getting your spray distributed?
Malare-Aware would love to align themselves with organizations who widely distribute Malaria nets to African and third world countries. Our spray would be donated and mass distributed all over the world in needy countries and could also be purchased at stores worldwide.
what is the effect of malaria in the United States of America?
Less than 10 disability-adjusted life year (DALY) rates from Malaria by country (per 100,000 inhabitants). The disability-adjusted life year (DALY) is a measure of overall disease burden, expressed as the number of years lost due to ill-health, disability or early death.