In southern Florida, 2016 was a big year for Zika virus, but 2017 could be even worse. The first locally transmitted cases were reported in July 2016, and the numbers have increased steadily. Health officials are concerned that the mild winter will give mosquito populations a chance to flourish and infect new victims. Confirmed cases…
Keeping mosquitoes out of your yard can help you to enjoy a pest-free outdoor environment. Mosquitoes are annoying insects that bite into the flesh of humans and animals, and they feed on blood. They can leave red marks that itch, and they may even carry diseases. Young people and the very old can suffer from…
South Florida has ample sunshine year-round – no wonder it’s called the Sunshine State. However, it also has plenty of humidity and pop-up showers in the afternoon. All of this heat and humidity creates the perfect breeding environment for mosquitoes. Although mosquito numbers drop in the winter, they’re not so quickly to decline in places…
The Zika virus in on a tear through Singapore, with an explosion of cases where there had previously been a total of zero! Of the locals impacted, two are pregnant woman and that’s cause for serious concern due to the impact of the virus on unborn babies. Why is Zika gaining such a foothold where…
South Florida provides the ideal breeding environment for mosquitoes. With a hot and humid climate, mosquitoes can thrive throughout the year and breed in areas where standing water occurs. Whether it’s swampy areas or upturned buckets in residential yards, these nuisance pests cause a real concern for people living throughout South Florida and across the…
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…
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…
While most mosquito bites are relatively harmless, a mosquito can sometimes carry diseases like West Nile virus and the Zika virus. Often, people who are infected with these illnesses do not realize that they have contracted the disease. The best way to treat a mosquito-borne virus is to prevent mosquito bites in the first place.…
South Florida is a paradise for people as it is for many animals and pests. Among the known pests, mosquitoes are among the tiniest yet most annoying. A few of these species are particularly dangerous to human and animal health. Common Mosquito Species in South Florida The black salt marsh mosquitoes, or Aedes taeniorhynchus, are…
Everyone from hardcore vegans to meat lovers enjoys a good cookout. Nobody, however, is enthusiastic about sharing their BBQ with pests like mosquitoes. These insects are more than mere nuisances that buzz annoyingly around your face and leave itchy bite marks everywhere. They’re also vectors for numerous infectious diseases, including Zika virus, dengue fever, malaria…