Is There A New Suit Of Armor Against Mosquitoes?

Summer is drawing to a close. While we’ll miss the barbecues, ice cream-indulging weather and lake trips, we won’t miss the mosquitoes. They bite and transmit dangerous diseases.
Mosquitoes threaten public health by carrying infectious viruses such as Yellow Fever, West […]

The Tale Of The Asian Tiger Mosquito

The Asian Tiger mosquito has a cool name, a cool acronym (ATM) and a cool look. But don’t be fooled-like a new partner who’s just come out of a toxic relationship, the ATM comes with unhealthy baggage.

First of all, who […]

How To Treat That Annoying Mosquito Bite

Is there anything more annoying than the mosquito? You know the constant buzzing sounds they make right in your ear. Or the continuous swatting because they always seem to find you and not everyone else around you (experts say this […]

Can A Mosquito Smell You?

Some of our favorite foods appeal to us because of the smell. Cooked bacon can send our taste buds into overdrive, or a waft of garlic can cause our saliva glands to go crazy. Smell is powerful and it can […]

Don’t Scratch That Itchy Mosquito Bite!

The itch of a mosquito bite can drive you crazy! How many times have you been a victim to these disease-spreading pests and felt like there was just nothing that could satisfy the itch? Do you know why a bite […]

Repel The Pests With Perfume

For you ladies out there that love a nice fragrance, you might want to check out ‘Bombshell’ by Victoria’s Secret. It’s known for its floral and fruity notes which are pleasant to our sense of smell. However, it’s not so […]

The Fight Against Mosquitoes Starts At Home

Let’s face it, there’s never a ‘good’ year when it comes to mosquitoes. However, this year, health officials have warned that it could be particularly bad. During the last few months many parts of the United States have suffered from […]

Mosquito Awareness Week: Let’s Fight The Bite!

Mosquito Awareness Week is just around the corner. June 23-29 is a time to help raise awareness about the dangers of mosquitoes and what you can do in terms of prevention and protection. The following article shares ideas that you […]

Keep The Pests Away With Simply Organic Spray

Do certain plants actually repel mosquitoes? There have been many articles suggesting that plants such as citronella are a great natural repellent in keeping these pesky pests out of your back yard. Could having a few plant pots in your […]

Keep Your Bird Bath Mosquito Free

Your back yard is full of nature. Birds, insects and animals all frequently like to spend time there, and many of them we welcome with open arms. With the exception of mosquitoes of course! Many of us want to welcome […]