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…
With a warm climate, multiple water sources and high humidity, South Florida is a mosquito-breeding ground. While South Florida’s residents spray to prevent annoying mosquito bites, there is another reason to control the mosquito population. Starting in 2015, the Zika virus began spreading across the world. Originally found in Uganda, it spread to Brazil in…
The Zika virus has been making headlines all over the world, and many South Florida residents are rightly concerned about it. Indeed, Florida’s health officials are preparing for a potential Zika outbreak. Making matters worse, at this time, there isn’t a vaccine to prevent it. This microbe causes Zika virus disease, which usually involves headaches,…
Ever wonder why the mosquitoes are worse out by the lake or the pool? Female mosquitoes begin the process of complete metamorphosis by laying eggs in stagnant water as little as one quarter of an inch deep. You typically see mosquitoes flying around grass and shrubbery as the adult mosquitoes thrive in slightly moist areas…