Do mosquito-repellent clothes really work? With the arrival of the mosquito-borne Zika virus in the United States — and the first Zika-related death happening in our own backyard — outdoor clothing companies are advertising products that can supposedly protect against mosquito-borne illnesses. But just how does your wardrobe prevent mosquito bites? Repellent-Treated Threads Clothing that has been pretreated with insect repellent … Read More

When it rains heavy, floods and mudslide aren’t the only things that can come. Mosquitos follow in percussion. While much water is appreciated in areas suffering from drought, you must be prepared that the little blood suckers will come with it. Mosquitos don’t just cause itchy, swollen bites. They can carry diseases like West Nile Virus or the Zika virus. … Read More

  With the Zika virus arriving in the United States, mosquitoes have been in the news quite often. Most mosquitoes can carry and transmit dangerous diseases, but the Zika virus ratchets up the concern a notch as it targets unborn babies. That’s why today’s technology is tackling the problem head-on with mosquito repellent clothing but does it really work? How … Read More

Standing Water in the Mosquito Life Cycle There are multiple species of mosquitoes, all with one requirement in common. All of these species need standing water in order to go through their life cycle, which includes four stages (egg, larva, pupa, and adult). As such, if you make sure to eliminate any standing water in your surroundings, you can potentially … Read More

  Late summer is prime time for mosquito infestation. With humidity and temperatures at an overall high, mosquitoes breed very easily and in the most inconspicuous places. Right in your backyard there may be dozens of breeding grounds for these pests that will contribute to the ongoing problem of mosquitoes. With the rise of concerns about the Zika and West Nile viruses, reducing … Read More

  Utah officials remain stumped about how a Salt Lake City man contracted the Zika virus. Although the man was caring for his father, who died from Zika, he had not traveled to an infected area outside the U.S. How Zika Spreads Humans contract the virus via the bite or sting of an carrier insect or animal, or by having … Read More

  It is not necessary to live with mosquitos and the potential danger that a bite can cause. It is best to call a professional. If you are seeing just a few though, there are some remedies that you can do to prevent a wide-scale infestation. Standing Water One of the major breeding grounds for mosquitos is standing water. Homeowners … Read More

There has been widespread concern and uncertainty about the spread and effects of the Zika Virus. Recently a mother gave birth to the first U.S.-born infant with the tragic birth defects related to the virus in Harris County, Texas, Zika. The woman was infected while traveling in Columbia, but experts are bracing themselves for a second wave of Zika-infected expectant mothers. Doctors have … Read More

Since the breakout of the Zika virus, everyone has been wondering how safe they are and what they can do to protect themselves. This is especially important for pregnant women, since Zika is known to cause birth defects. The Zika virus is carried and spread by the Aedes mosquito. While no cases have been reported as originating from the Aedes … Read More

  Keeping your yard free and clear of mosquitoes has never been more important. Viruses spread by these tiny insects, such as West Nile and Zika, cause serious health concerns. Although using repellents such as foggers and spray may help with some temporary relief, you need to get to the root of the problem to completely rid yourself of the … Read More

A pregnant woman in Utah County has been diagnosed with an infection of the Zika virus. She had recently moved to Utah from another part of the world affected by the Zika virus. The Zika virus primarily spreads by mosquitoes, and causes only a mild illness in most people. However, unlike other diseases of the flaviviridae family (like West Nile or dengue), the Zika virus … Read More

  Summer conditions often create ideal conditions for increased mosquito activity. Flooding rains create breeding grounds for mosquitoes, and then the hot summer temperatures provide the perfect hatching environments. Rain Water Mosquitos lay their eggs in water, so flooding rains are ideal. Those heavy rainstorms leave behind puddles and standing water which foster mosquito larva. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in … Read More

  Nobody likes the festering, itchy bites that accompany a mosquito infestation. But considering the gamut of diseases carried by the little bloodsuckers — such as Zika, West Nile virus, malaria and others — mosquito bites can also be deadly. The scariest part is that mosquitos and their potentially deadly viruses could be breeding right in your back yard! Read … Read More

  The regional Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District is taking measures to prevent and control the risk of humans becoming infected with the West Nile virus after a sample of mosquitos collected in Eastvale tested positive in mid-June. As of June 24, Riverside County was one of 21 counties in California with West Nile virus (WNV) activity, although there … Read More

  Nearly everyone knows the awful sensation, the quiet buzz, then the irritating little sting. It means mosquitoes have arrived, and they’ve found whatever skin you’ve left vulnerable. Many people may not know much about mosquitoes except how they ruin your camping trip or backyard barbecue. We will explore how certain weather patterns affect mosquito activity, so you can be … Read More

Chikungunya is another dangerous mosquito borne illness, similar in some ways to the Zika virus, but many Texas residents are unaware of what it means or how it has traveled to the United States. The Texas Department of State Health Services has recently announced the first local case of chikungunya, marking the first known spread of the virus to the … Read More