Mosquitoes

Few things are more annoying than a persistent mosquito, but it’s easy to forget they are also dangerous. Humans are vulnerable to several potentially fatal mosquito-borne diseases, including malaria, Zika, West Nile, Chikungunya, and dengue fever. A severe allergic reaction, “Skeeter Syndrome,” can also be life-threatening. Many people are hesitant to spray DEET-based sprays on … Read more

At best, mosquitoes are annoying. At worst, they are vectors for a long list of serious diseases, including Zika, Dengue Fever, and West Nile virus. Because of the risks these insects pose to humans, livestock, and pets, it is easy to forget that they are a natural part of a healthy ecosystem. When we use … Read more

Mosquitoes are annoying, irritating, and, as it turns out, the most deadly animal in the world.  According to the World Mosquito Project, these little bloodsuckers are responsible for over one million human deaths per year. That’s more than lions, tigers, and hippos combined! If you have a high number of mosquitoes living in your yard, … Read more

Mosquitoes are probably one of the most annoying guests you’ll ever have at outdoor parties, camping trips, or even in your own home. They suck your blood and leave you with distressingly itchy blisters or, worse, sick. Which begs the question: who invited these suckers anyway?  While most people would say it’s your light that’s … Read more

We all struggle with them every year – those blasted mosquitoes! The aggravation goes far beyond getting bitten and itching all over. Mosquitoes carry harmful diseases that can cause serious health complications. In your efforts to protect those you love, you’ve likely looked at countless ways to keep mosquitoes at bay and away from your … Read more

Every year, there are thousands of mosquito-borne illnesses reported in the United States. These include the West Nile virus and Zika. Eliminating the risk of getting a mosquito bite will ensure that you and your family stay healthy. Keeping mosquitoes away from your property all together is mainly about breaking the breeding cycle. But sometimes, … Read more

We’ve written in the past about the best mosquito killer for getting rid of adult mosquitoes. But killing adult mosquitoes is only part of the equation. To eliminate your mosquito problem for good, you need to get to the source. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing, stagnant water. Those eggs hatch into larvae, which is … Read more

There’s nothing quite like spending time outside, in your own backyard, enjoying the warmth and good weather of the summer months. It’s the perfect time for hosting gatherings of friends and family. Even just firing up the grill and eating outside with family. But, there’s one summer plague that it may seem difficult to escape. … Read more