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Pools, chlorine and health
published on 15.02.2012
The pools are healthy both for swimming and for rehabilitation, but we should respect the rules of hygiene to avoid adverse reactions with chlorine. Chlorine disinfection, combined with organic matter, such as hair or urine, generates gases that could affect the DNA of cells. For this reason the pools should be well ventilated.
Killing mosquitoes
published on 12.10.2009
Mosquitoes are insects provided with extraordinary capacities aimed at one goal: sucking blood. Their bites are annoying and can transmit dangerous diseases. Thats why we fight them systematically. The tiger mosquito is a new enemy. Many natural predators, such as swallows, bats, mosquito fishes or dragonflies, are our allies in this fight.
