| Glendon Hass
Rain of Terror
| Division: | Physical & Mathematical Sciences | | Category: | Junior | | Region: | Chinook Country | | City: | Calgary, AB | | School: | Red Deer Lake School | | Abstract: | This project studied olive oil as an environmentally friendly way to control mosquitoes in rain barrels and reduce the risk of West Nile Virus. Olive oil was found to be effective in causing mosquito larvae mortality when injected at a volume of 3 ml per 100cm2 of water surface area. The olive oil treated water was also proven not harmful to seeds or plants. |
| Awards | Value | The University of Western Ontario Scholarship
Silver Medallist - $1500 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: University of Western Ontario | $1 500.00 | Silver Medal - Life Sciences
Junior
Sponsor: Pfizer Canada | $700.00 | | Total | $2 200.00 | |
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