Zika Virus: Women in Brazil Encouraged to Delay Pregnancy

At the end of December, Brazil was issued with a high alert warning surrounding a mosquito-borne virus.
The Zika virus is thought to be the cause of “microcephaly — a rare condition in which infants are born with shrunken skulls” of which […]

Fighting Mosquitoes: Every Little Helps

Unusually high amounts of rainfall have caused South Florida residents a concern of a ‘buzzy’ nature during this Holiday season. As mosquitoes only need very little water to breed, the Mosquito Control Department has its work cut out with additional […]

Can you imagine a world without mosquitoes?

Due to a significant increase in rainfall this year, December has seen a rise in mosquito activity in the Palm Beach County area. As rainfall has continued and temperatures have remained high further protective spraying measures are being carried out […]

Women in Brazil Warned not to have Babies due to Zika Virus

There have been further reports relating to the mosquito-borne virus known as Zika virus. In the northeastern part of Brazil, a concerning discovery has expectant mothers on high alert. If an infected mosquito bites an expectant mother a risk of […]

World Mosquito Day: Creating Awareness About Mosquito- Borne Illnesses

Did you know that the 20th day of August is set aside as “World Mosquito Day”? It definitely isn’t a day when we celebrate the presence of mosquitoes in our lives. For most people, mosquitoes are just a big nuisance. […]

Mosquito Control Methods For a Peaceful Night at Home

Every living creature does everything to avoid a life-threatening conflict. Mostly, they’ll avoid such a clash altogether. If not, they’ll put up a fight to get themselves out of the threatening situation. Not so with mosquitoes- they are unique pests. […]

Identify Mosquito Bites And Possible Reactions To Them

According to Pest World For Kids, there are approximately 10 quintillion bugs found all over the world. Some are insects while others are yet to be discovered, and so there could be more than this approximate number. Moreover, some of […]

Watch Out For The West Nile Virus This Summer For Your Health’s Sake

This may sound like a red alert that could potentially make you get all worked up. But don’t. This post will help you get to the bottom of this disease. The first thing to note is that the tiny but […]

Learn Some Interesting Facts About the Mosquito’s Body Parts

Have you ever taken a moment to think of the vast number of creatures in the animal kingdom? Moreover, did you consider how a single type of animal could be having thousands of different species? Isn’t it simply amazing how […]

Three of the Most Common Mosquito Types To Be Aware of in Maryland

There are many different kinds of pests that you’ll come across in your day-to-day activities. Right in your home, at certain seasons, you won’t miss an army of ants attacking your sugar dish. If you have a kitchen garden, you […]