Tick Season Arrives!
- Michelle Gibson
- Oct-30-2021
- Lyme Disease
Beautiful springtime. The weather is warming up and there’s a little more bounce in our steps. We all love a rise in the climate, but unfortunately, so do pests and in particular those Lyme disease spreading critters, ticks!
Tick Season On […]
Prepare for Zika if you are Traveling for Spring Break
- Michelle Gibson
- Oct-28-2021
- Mosquito Prevention
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.
Four New Zika Cases […]
Ticks All Over The World
- Michelle Gibson
- Oct-26-2021
- Lyme Disease
Spring time is almost upon us. It’s a time when we can all feel a little extra bounce in our step, the weather is starting to improve and there’s of course that positive vibe that we are coming out of […]
Read More24/7 Mosquito Protection
- Michelle Gibson
- Oct-24-2021
- Mosquito Prevention
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 […]
Wolbachia: The ‘helpful alien’ in the fight against Mosquitoes
- Michelle Gibson
- Oct-20-2021
- Mosquito Prevention
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 […]
Read MoreMosquito Prevention: Are you playing your part?
- Michelle Gibson
- Oct-18-2021
- Mosquito Prevention
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 […]
Read MoreMosquitoes: These Bugs Are Smart!
- Michelle Gibson
- Oct-16-2021
- Mosquito Prevention
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 […]
Read MoreWife of Rolling Stone Avoids Exposure to Zika
- Michelle Gibson
- Oct-14-2021
- Mosquito Prevention
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 […]
Lyme Disease can also Affect the Heart
- Michelle Gibson
- Oct-12-2021
- Lyme Disease
Did you know that Lyme disease not only comes with flu like symptoms and joint and muscular pain, it can also have an impact on your heart. With cardio vascular issues only seen in 10% of Lyme cases, the risk […]
Read MoreSpread Awareness of the Zika Virus
- Michelle Gibson
- Oct-10-2021
- Mosquito Prevention
The aedes aegypti mosquito, the deadly pest that is held responsible for the transmission of the Zika virus is a 24/7 snack monster! Most mosquitoes tend to feed around the times of dawn and dusk, however this one doesn’t care […]
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