Elmo Educates Kids About Zika

It’s not just adults that need to be educated about the dangers of mosquitoes and their ability to spread life threatening diseases, kids need to know what’s going on too and what better way for them to learn than from Sesame […]

With The Summer Comes Zika

We are not too far away from the warmer months of the year. As June approaches through to September, temperatures rise and with that comes the problematic increase of the mosquito population. With Zika virus the topic of concern at […]

Modified Mosquitoes And The Fight Against Zika

The threat of the Zika virus is spreading at an alarming rate. A British biotech company has put forward a proposal to release genetically modified mosquitoes to help combat the virus. Here’s an article with some further information.
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Prepare for Zika if you are Traveling for Spring Break

The numbers are rising in reported Zika cases in the United States. Florida now has four cases of the mosquito borne virus and it’s likely that this number will rise rapidly in the up and coming months.
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24/7 Mosquito Protection

The heat is on its way and with it so are the mosquitoes. This time of year is always of concern for our health and protection against these disease spreading pests, particularly with the growing Zika problem.
At present the main […]

U.S Mosquito May Transmit Zika

There are many types of mosquito out there. Different species are responsible for spreading a variety of mosquito borne diseases. Some are capable of spreading more than one life threatening virus too. A recent study has revealed that one of […]

Wolbachia: The ‘helpful alien’ in the fight against Mosquitoes

Ever taken a closer look at a mosquito? These tiny creatures visible to the eye, but require a closer look for detail are the culprits for spreading the worlds deadliest diseases. Their bug eyes, needle noses and bellies full of blood […]

Mosquito Prevention: Are you playing your part?

With the ever present threat that mosquitoes bring to us humans, we are always on the lookout for tips and tricks on how to keep on top of our own mosquito control. The Virginia Health Department have been actively requesting for […]

Mosquitoes: These Bugs Are Smart!

Did you know that female mosquitoes are the only ones that bite us? Did you know that each time they feast they lay anywhere up to 200 eggs? Did you know that they are in fact the planet’s “most efficient […]

Wife of Rolling Stone Avoids Exposure to Zika

The beautiful wife of Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has listened to the alerts surrounding the Zika virus and is taking no chances on her unborn twin babies by leaving Brazil to minimize any exposure to the virus.
Zika virus concern […]