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 […]

Mosquitoes Love the Flowering Butterfly Bush

Many of us are drawn to the beauty of flowers. Not only for their array of colors and their ability to add brightness to any landscape or vase, but also for their scent. There’s nothing nicer than the smell of […]

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 […]

Raise Awareness To The Threat We Face Against Mosquitoes

World Mosquito Day took place on 20th August this year, the aim of which to bring awareness to the threat we all face against these nuisance pests. The following article summarizes just a few of the potential dangers us human […]

Mosquitoes: Reducing these Pests from Breeding is a Blessing.

With increased rainfall in many areas of the United States that has resulted in flooding, comes with it the threat of an increased mosquito population. Of course with that, brings a health alert to mosquito borne illness.
Recent floods cause increase […]

Mosquitoes Vs The World

Mosquitoes are literally everywhere. No matter what part of the globe you reside, you are at risk of being bitten by a mosquito. In some areas the potential that the mosquitoes are carrying life threatening or debilitating diseases are higher […]

Fighting Mosquito Myths

There are lots of myths surrounding mosquitoes, some more believable than others. What food scares them off, the time of day or night they are most likely to feast on you, who they are inclined to feed on… the list […]

How to Stop Scratching that Mosquito Itch!

When you’re bitten by mosquito you know about it! Those blood suckers don’t let us feel the pain and irritation until a good few hours after they’ve feasted on us. Their needle noses are so fine that they don’t touch […]

Florida has Green Light to release Genetically Modified Mosquitoes

Florida has had clearance to release genetically modified mosquitoes in the hope that this action can help fight against the Zika virus. With the number of cases on the rise in the Sunshine State, particularly in Miami this battle tactic […]