Tick Technology On Your Phone

If you’re an iPhone or Android user, and conscious about ticks (which you should be!) then you might want to check out this useful app that’s been released. “What’s My Tick” can be used to identify species of tick, and importantly, […]

Mosquitoes Thrive After Hurricane Florence

Record rainfall this year in Virginia has meant that mosquitoes are making the most of their ideal habitat. It’s the perfect environment for them to thrive, as standing water left from downpours will become the perfect breeding ground for these […]

Malaria Mosquitoes Wiped Out in Lab

There’s been some big science news this week! In fact HUGE news in the constant fight against mosquitoes. A breakthrough in the lab where the ‘gene drive’ technique has been tested has managed to wipe out the malaria carrying mosquitoes! […]

The Importance of Understanding Ticks

We know that ticks transmit diseases, but do we know why? If we understand how these pests can spread harmful bacteria, then we may be able to find more ways to prevent the transmission of harmful diseases and protect ourselves […]

More Reasons To Hate Mosquitoes

We thought we would continue on from our article of last week, Mosquitoes Could Contaminate From Eating Plastic due to the nature of such an additional concern when it comes to mosquitoes! There is a high possibility that mosquitoes could be […]