Monthly Archives: September 2016

Congress Returns to Vote on Zika Funding

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are at it again – trying to find a resolution for both a measure that would fund efforts to keep the Zika virus at bay as well as a resolution that would keep the government operating after October 1st. The Zika virus has been a hot topic for the last several…

How Mosquito Control Effects Pollinators

Honey bees are important parts of nature. They produce honey and pollinate crops across the world. However, they must coexist with mosquitoes. Since mosquitoes are nuisances that bite and carry diseases, it is necessary to use insecticides that keep them away. To make sure that the buzzing creatures are not harmed by these chemicals, scientists…