Mosquito—Health Risk and Remedies

For millions of years, mosquitoes have sucked the blood of their prey and transmitted deadly diseases in the process. If not for mosquitoes, countless human lives could have been spared. Yet wishful thinking simply won’t do any good, which is why it pays to be prepared for any mosquito attack. You can follow a variety of methods to deal with mosquitoes in and around your home. Yet whatever method you choose, keep in mind that mosquitoes can be quite resilient and quick to adapt. You need to be thorough and destroy their habitats by resorting...

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Ticks: Small But Terrible Critters

Most people think that ticks are ponly a dog's problem, but Dermacentor variabilis, Ixodes scapularis, and Amblyomma maculatum also feed on humans if given the chance. Common people should not fool themselves into thinking that ticks are just a minor nuisance. Just like any other pest, ticks bring with them a myriad of diseases that can be potentially lethal to humans. One of the most common ailments linked to tick bites is the so-called Lyme disease, which is characterized by symptoms like headaches, fatigue, muscle pain, and rashes that resemble...

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Thorough Mosquito Elimination with the Use of a Misting System

Aside from being the carriers of several deadly diseases, what makes mosquitoes so problematic is the fact that they are so resilient and difficult to eliminate. Mosquitoes can thrive in some of the most inhospitable environments, which is why a key component in any effective mosquito control strategy involves making the environment around them as unsuitable for breeding as possible. The deployment of an effective misting system is a step toward realizing this goal. Misting systems work by releasing pesticides at set intervals throughout a...

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Avoid Exposure to Mosquitoes Without Repellents

Mosquitoes are quite the persistent pests, and what makes them more unpleasant is the fact that a good percentage of them are known to carry harmful diseases. Yet while many people want as little to do with mosquitoes as possible, not everyone is sold on the idea of using potentially toxic insect repellents. Luckily, the availability of non-chemical  mosquito elimination methods provides consumers a safer way to handle the mosquito menace in their respective communities. One way to control the mosquito population in any given area is to...

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Getting Rid of Mosquitoes Safely

Malaria is a serious disease caused by a mosquito infected with the Plasmodium parasite. Among the symptoms of this disease are high fevers, nausea, vomiting, and flu-like illness, and when not promptly treated, malaria can cause kidney failure, seizures, coma, and even death. Malaria cases are most common in tropical and subtropical countries, but according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1,500 cases of malaria are reported in the United States each year. As the head of your household, you need to ensure your family's...

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Lyme Disease Is a Serious Matter

Some people think that their pet dogs having parasites is no big deal since all they need is a dash of flea powder. However, with recent news from CNN.com citing that 300,000 Americans are now diagnosed each year with Lyme disease, Buster constantly scratching himself could be a real cause for alarm. It is possible that the cause of his itchiness is the blacklegged tick, a known carrier of Lyme disease. The blacklegged tick is sometimes referred to as deer tick because it commonly attaches itself on deer that thrive on grasslands and heavily...

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Effective Mosquito Control Can Help Improve Your Children's Health

A July 25, 2013 article on the USA Today website suggests that mosquitoes are denying children outdoor play, which could lead to obesity. Mosquitoes can breed in such large quantities that they can discourage kids from coming out to play and keep them passive during the summer. No good parent would ever want his or her child to come across mosquitoes; these dangerous insects are responsible for thousands of deaths worldwide every year. Moms and dads shouldn't keep their young cooped...

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