Mosquitoes, no longer merely a pest.
Anyone who grew up in the South remembers hot summer nights and running fee in the warm evening air without a care in the world. We spent our days in the sun and stretched our adventure time well into...
View ArticleMosquitoes: The Scourge of Central Florida
One of the most hated things on this planet is the dreaded mosquito, the blood sucking insects that are the bane of our existence, especially during the summer months. If there’s an area with plenty of...
View ArticleMosquitoes and Dogs: Protect Your Pets This Summer
With the warm and humid summer air, mosquitoes are out in full force. While mosquitoes drive humans crazy with their incessant bites, dogs too, can be affected by these pests. Just like humans, dogs...
View ArticleHow to prevent mosquitoes from breeding on your property
Mosquitoes are always a concern in Florida. But, as the Zika virus becomes a new mosquito borne threat, prevention is imperative. Some of the best ways to discourage these insects are to look for areas...
View ArticleMosquitoes Persistent Activity Keep American’s Buzzing over Solutions
With at least 30 states reporting problems, it is no wonder that conversations about disease-carrying mosquitoes persist. The increasingly troublesome members of the family Culicidae have sickened both...
View ArticleEliminating Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes have always been a nuisance. However, as we continue to learn, they are turning out to be much more than that. It is nearly impossible to spend time in your beautiful yard when these flying...
View Article8 Ways to Protect your Yard from Mosquitoes this Summer
Your backyard should be a place for relaxation and recreation — not the scene of a bloodbath. But as the days grow longer and more humid, the mosquitoes emerge in full force, disrupting time playing in...
View ArticleHow Scientists are Helping Mosquitoes Terminate Each Other
Mosquitos in the News The Scientist During the week of April 18, 2017, in an effort to suppress mosquito populations, a Kentucky company, Mosquito Mate, released 20,000 Wolbachia-infected male...
View ArticleAll You Need to Know About Mosquitoes
You can’t run from the tiny vampires that are mosquitoes. They are hungry opportunists that have both looked and behaved the same for almost 80 million years. A single persistent mosquito can ruin a...
View ArticleTop Mosquito Cities In The United States
It is common knowledge that Florida is home to a whole host of pests. Perhaps the most stereotypical one is the mosquito. Terminix used their data from across the United States to determine the top...
View ArticleHurricane Season Means Mosquito Season
During hurricane season, Floridians face many risks. People stock up on batteries, water, and gasoline, while nailing plywood over windows. An unexpected threat, however, can come in the form of...
View ArticleWhat Makes Someone A Mosquito Magnet?
A high-pitched whine, followed, by a slight stinging sensation. Then, a slap. Anybody who is from Florida has head the term “mosquito magnet” before. A mosquito magnet is a person that seems to attract...
View ArticleMouse vs. Mosquito: Disney’s Mosquito Surveillance Program
Florida, thanks to its many swamps and humid climate, is known for its mosquitoes. However, Florida’s most famous tourist attraction, Disney World, is mosquito free. How do they do it? Some might say...
View ArticleClever Ways to Repel Mosquitoes
As summer draws nearer, there are plenty of things to do outside to keep us occupied and entertained. But this is also the time that one of our biggest nuisances in Florida comes out to play as well....
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