Enjoying your garden in the summer months may mean you need some protective clothing (trousers, long-sleeve shirt) and some repellent. Not the most agreeable way to go out on a hot summer’s evening! But necessary to save you from being eaten alive by mosquitoes. Even when you think you are well protected, ankle-biter mosquitoes find …
Mosquitoes are the most dangerous animal on earth, killing hundreds of thousands of people every year. In 2020 the estimated number of people killed by malaria alone was 627,000. Unfortunately, malaria isn’t the only disease transmitted by mosquitoes, so it’s important to prevent mosquito bites. Wearing long-sleeved clothing and trousers is one of the best …
It’s widely believed that mosquitoes fly no higher than 25 feet. But of course, it depends on the species and climatic conditions. Would a salt marsh mosquito, which can fly over 40 miles to find a blood meal, fly at the same height as an Aedes aegypti that only travels a few hundred feet? No, …
Flying insects can be annoying. Mosquitoes can bite, wasps can sting, flies are dirty and can be irritating, but dragonflies are really quite special. It’s true when they come into the house, they make a little noise as their wings brush against the windows or ceilings. But look at them closely, and they are quite …
Mosquitoes are annoying pests that can carry many dangerous diseases. They are capable of driving us crazy with their bites and buzzing around our ears. At the same time, having survived for millions of years, they merit our interest. Here are 17 interesting facts about mosquitoes you might not know. 1. Mosquitoes need water to …
With the warm weather, a new mosquito season is beginning. Mosquitoes are the cause of hundreds of thousands of deaths every year and spread different viruses. As we are in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, a legitimate question is can mosquitos transmit the coronavirus? Mosquitos Transmit Other Viruses It is known that mosquitoes can …
With summertime commencing, the warm weather brings about some of the peskiest annoyances of summer. That’s right, we’re talking about mosquitoes. In this article, we’ll be listing some of the myths about mosquitoes and debunking them. Just when we think there’s nothing interesting to learn about these pests, we find ten interesting facts to combat …
Pesky, annoying, irritating, the bane of summer…Whatever you want to say about mosquitoes, you have to admit that they’re extremely resilient. Fossil evidence shows that the mosquitoes we battle with today are practically identical to the mosquitoes that were buzzing around 46 million years ago. This means that, unlike dinosaurs, mosquitoes survived the ice age that took place 2.5 million years ago. As such, it’s not surprising that a few months …
Everyone loves a dead mosquito. The disease-spreading pesky insects are best after an open hand splat. We can keep them away with sprays and torches, but mother nature kills them off, too. Though they populate with ease in the water, they are not always impervious to cold weather. That’s good news. The bad news is …
Are you one of these people that seems to be the number one target for any mosquitoes in your vicinity? If yes, you probably wonder what makes you such a special attraction. Understanding what lures these insects to you could be useful in helping you to stay bite-free or at least less attractive. You may …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Have you ever wondered why mosquitoes exist and if they serve any useful purpose? It seems that they are here to annoy us and spread diseases. But they might have their place in the ecosystem, they might serve some useful purpose. From a human point of view, they are a big nuisance. Causing us to …