COVID-19 Mosquitos? Summertime is approaching us quickly and there remain questions to be answered! With warm weather coming soon, many people are curious about the impact mosquitos would make on the recent outbreak of COVID-19. The rumours you may have heard about mosquitos carrying the coronavirus are false! According to the World Health Organization, COVID-19…
Protect Your Family From Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEEV) Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEEV), a fatal virus spread by mosquitos, has been detected in Florida. EEEV is a rare virus that causes brain swelling, and could be fatal. 1/3 of those infected with the virus will not survive, while survivors typically walk away with some…
Protect Yourself From Mosquitos This Summer With These 3 Mosquito Repellents The best way to avoid those nasty mosquito bites this summer is avoid the outdoors, but let’s be honest, that would be a complete waste of this amazing time of year! Time spent outside with friends and family doesn’t have to mean you become…
Can A Mosquito Bite More Than Once? Summer is upon us, which means a scourge of mosquitos will be coming to your backyard any day now (if they aren’t already there). We’ve all heard the tail that once a mosquito bites you, he won’t bite you again. Is there truth to this statement? Do they really…
Warmer temperatures and longer summers in the continental United States have made it easier for disease-carrying mosquitoes to thrive. Mosquitoes go through four major stages during their life cycle. The more you know about the life stages of these troublesome pests, the more you can do to protect your family from illnesses like West Nile…
There is nothing better than sitting in your own yard on a warm summer’s evening and letting the day’s troubles drift away. That is until the mosquitos decide to join the party. The first you’ll know of their presence will typically be an annoying high-pitched buzzing in your ear or a sharp pain somewhere on…
Mosquito control is an important factor in eliminating mosquito-bourne diseases. If you live in the South Florida area, here are five things that you need to know about some of the winged inhabitants. 1. How Many Types of Mosquito Live in Florida? There are in fact more species of mosquito in Florida than any other…
Mosquitoes are more than just a mere nuisance here in South Florida. These pests carry dangerous diseases, which could have an effect on you and your family. Here are some of the most common mosquito-borne diseases — and how you can get rid of mosquitoes on your property. 1. Chikungunya Chikungunya is a viral disease…
As you fire up the barbecue to entertain family and friends, the last thing that you want is a bunch of mosquitoes crashing the party. With a little preparation, you can make sure that your next get-together is mosquito-free. Mow the Lawn: Keeping your grass short will provide adult mosquitoes with fewer places to hide.…
Over the course of history, mosquitoes have helped spread a number of devastating diseases. Even today, these blood-sucking insects remain a worldwide problem. Here are some important facts you need to know about the Zika virus. What is Zika? Zika is a mosquito-borne virus that’s triggered a lot of fear. During the 2016 Summer Olympic Games…