Alarming: Malaria Finds Its Way Back Into the United States

Malaria is a disease that has always affected many parts of the world. The US over the last 20 years successfully eradicated the disease but there have been recent cases of people who were infected that had not traveled outside […]

Mosquitoes Don’t Just Spread Zika!

There’s a lot of reporting all over the world concerning the Zika virus outbreak, but let’s not forget the other harmful and sometimes fatal diseases that mosquitoes transmit. Here’s an article with 5 mosquito borne illnesses that we need to be […]

Mosquito Spray to Start the Day

As the warmer weather arrives, the mosquito population increases, and with temperatures rising early this year these pesky pests are spreading their wings early. It’s time to get out the repellent and make sure those mosquitoes don’t get chance to take […]

Living with the Misery of Mosquito Borne Illness

We will never be short of devastating stories as long as mosquitoes and their ability to spread deadly diseases are still accommodating this planet. The threat of the zika virus is currently a high reported feature of daily news, but […]

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 […]

Protect your Children from Zika Virus

As far as mosquito borne disease goes, there are many out there that have made the headlines due to their deadly nature and ability to spread at an alarming rate. From malaria to chikungunya, west nile virus to dengue fever, […]

Zika Virus: Pregnant Women Avoid Unnecessary Travel

A few weeks ago we reported to you on the Zika virus and how women in Brazil are being encouraged to delay pregnancy. A serious issue causing great concern for expectant mothers and those planning to start or continue their family […]

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 […]

The List of Mosquito-Borne Disease Continues To Grow

When you think of mosquito-borne disease, do you think of Malaria, Zika and West Nile virus? You would be forgiven if they are the only ones you can name. However, there are so many more to add to the list. […]

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! […]