Is Zika Still a Threat in the US?

The Zika virus has received significant attention in recent years due to its potential to cause long-term complications. In some cases, Zika can even be fatal. Mosquitoes that contract Zika can act as carriers, and they can pass the infection to humans with their bites. Since mosquitoes can reproduce at a rapid rate, a widespread Zika…

Where Mosquitoes are Common

The days heat up in Alabama, where the humidity is at high levels throughout the spring and the summer. It’s conditions like these that bring out mosquitoes by the millions. They flourish in the Deep South and breed during the warm seasons, making life unbearable for those who enjoy the Great Outdoors. If you wonder…

Where do Mosquitoes go in the Winter?

Alabama is home to about 60 different mosquito species. While some of these are just annoying bloodsuckers, others carry potentially deadly diseases. Regardless of the species of mosquito, they all have similar life cycles that begin with an egg. These eggs are laid individually on damp surfaces such as flat rooftops, unused pools, planters, gutters…

The Deadliest Creature in the World

Mosquitoes are the planet’s deadliest creature because of the devastating diseases that the bug transmits. Mosquito means “little fly” in Spanish, and there are more than 2,500 species of the insect. When mosquitoes reach their peak breeding season, there are more of them than any other creature on the Earth except for ants and termites.…

Tips for Your Labor Day BBQs

No one wants to spend their Labor Day BBQ fighting off pests such as flies, mosquitoes, and wasps. However, pests such as these are very likely to interrupt your holiday gatherings unless you undergo a bit of preparation to prevent this. Below are several helpful tips you can employ before and during your Labor Day…

The Deadliest Mosquito Viruses

Mosquitoes are common outdoor pests. These creatures are known to carry and spread various diseases. Some conditions are fatal. It is important to identify the deadliest mosquito viruses, where in the world they are most common, and how to keep these insects away. Deadliest Mosquito Viruses Malaria. Malaria is a condition that destroys the liver.…