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.…
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…
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.…
With Memorial Day right around the corner, you’re probably already eager anticipating outdoor gatherings with loved ones. If you live in Alabama, however, you know how easily those events can be ruined by mosquitoes. Unfortunately, the state’s warm, moist summer weather is a downright haven for these nasty biting insects. On the plus side, however,…
The summer of 2016 brought the first confirmed case of locally transmitted Zika virus in the United States. By year’s end, over 200 locally transmitted cases had been documented, with another 4,700 travel-related cases. Of the local transmissions, 213 were in Florida, with an additional three in Texas and three in the U.S. Virgin Islands.…
If you live in Alabama, it probably feels like you’re engaged in a nonstop battle against mosquitoes. Nothing can ruin the enjoyment of an otherwise gorgeous day quite like a swarm of these pesky insects, and it makes sense to apply mosquito repellent under such circumstances. Then again, however, maybe not. Like many folks, you…
Spring is the best time of the year for installing a misting system in Alabama. Mosquitoes are common in this area because of the pleasant, warm temperatures with a relatively high degree of humidity. These pests thrive in such an environment, and it is often too late to deal with the infestation once it begins.…
Mosquitoes are common pests, especially in Alabama. These insects may carry numerous diseases that become spread through bites. To avoid an infestation, it is important to know where they go when the weather gets cool and the time of year that they return. Where Do Mosquitoes Go in the Cold Weather? Although mosquitoes commonly disappear…
For more than a year, scientists have scrambled to unlock the mysteries of the mosquito-borne Zika virus. While much is not known about how this illness originated or what long-term implications it can have on people’s health, scientists have learned some important facts about Zika and what it takes to keep you and your family…
Southern states like Alabama never really experience cold winters. People who live here enjoy warm and sunny weather for longer stretches of time than anywhere else in the U.S. As idyllic as this prolonged warmer weather can be, it also gives pests like mosquitoes extra time to invade and set up residence in your yard.…