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Summer is around the corner, and that means those pesky mosquitoes will soon be out to get us. Of course, you want your little ones to enjoy their time outdoors, but you have to protect them from mosquito bites. Mosquito bites are itchy and can irritate a child’s tender skin. They can also become infected …
Did you know that mosquitoes can kill more humans than actual criminals can? This may seem grim, but it’s a testament to the fact that mosquitoes are carriers of hundreds of fatal diseases around the world. If you have a mosquito problem, you may be up against more than just annoying itchy bites all over your arms and …
If you are one of the unlucky ones to whom mosquitoes are attracted, the summer can be an agonizing time of scratching and hiding under the covers. The most bucolic country retreat or lakeside getaway can be marred by swarms of pests feasting on your blood. A bug spray might get the job done effectively, but you …
Mosquitoes can be such buzzkills (sorry, we couldn’t resist). There’s nothing better than kicking back in your yard on a balmy summer’s evening with something cold in your hand and something hot on the grill. Then they arrive, swarming in for the kill and sending you and your family running in search of repellant and …
Whether you live in the city or the country, in a hot or mild climate, mosquitoes will likely find their home somewhere near where you live. With the help of climate change, mosquito-borne illnesses are on the rise. In some ways, home mosquito control has never been more important. If you have space and like to …
If you’re like many Americans, you mark the beginning of the summer months by the swollen, annoying, itchy red bumps that start appearing on your arms. The return of mosquitoes at the start of warmer weather may be the norm, but it certainly isn’t one that anyone is welcoming. Besides being uncomfortable and annoying, mosquito …
Mosquitoes are worse than flies at a picnic. Not only are they worrisome, but they are almost impossible to see. But when they bite you know it immediately. The bloodsucking pests not only cause painful irritation, they can sometimes cause serious illness or even death. The list of diseases you can contract from a mosquito …
Few bugs can ruin a backyard barbecue or a swimming pool party faster than mosquitoes. Not only are these bloodsuckers annoying (as are their itchy bites), but they may carry diseases. You want to keep your family safe this spring and summer. That said, you’re not so sure about store-bought bug sprays. Why should you …
Nothing spoils a good night’s sleep or an evening of outdoor summer fun than an attack from a blood-sucking insect. There are over 3,000 species of mosquitoes found worldwide. Most of them are harmless to humans. Some of them can carry deadly diseases such as Zika Virus, West Nile Virus, and Malaria. If you seem to get an …
Winter can be brutally cold, so many of us are almost always excited about the warmth the spring and summer provide. Out with the cold, in with the…bugs. Eh, close enough. In any case, the warm weather would be a lot more enjoyable if swarms of bugs didn’t descend upon our homes every year. It …
Approximately 90% of individuals infected with zika report having the zika virus rash; it is the most widely known symptom of the virus. As of June 28th, 5,359 symptomatic cases of Zika have been reported in the United States alone. In U.S. territories, an additional 36,598 symptomatic cases were reported. How is it Contracted? The virus …
As summer rolls in, so do pesky bugs — especially mosquitoes. Considering mosquitoes cause hundreds of thousands of deaths per year due to disease transmittance, eliminating them from your surroundings should be a priority. If you’re wanting a summer free from itchy mosquito bites, you should start preparing for it now. However, you may be …
Nothing can ruin the sunny weather quite like mosquitoes. The troublesome insects will fly looking to suck blood from both humans and animals. A bite can also be a little painful on your skin. Not only that, but they carry various viruses and diseases. For instance, they carry the West Nile virus, malaria, and zika. …
Think that the high-pitched wheezy buzz and slight itch from a mosquito and its resulting bite are just a summertime nuisance? Think again. Mosquitoes actually kill more humans than any other animal on the planet, way before the Zika virus became a household concern. If you could take action to prevent these critters with plants …
There are 41 genera of mosquitoes and about 3500 species, of which about 176 are found in the US. Mosquitoes are thought to have been on Earth for more than 100 million years. Researchers and scientists have spent many hours studying, breeding, catching, and then grouping them into genera and species. The Dangers of Mosquitoes …