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...
Monday, September 30, 2013
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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...
Friday, September 27, 2013
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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...
Thursday, September 26, 2013
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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...
Monday, September 23, 2013
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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...
Thursday, September 19, 2013
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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...
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
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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...
Monday, September 16, 2013
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Ever wish the
mosquitoes simply ceased to exist? Well technically speaking, there are ways to
completely eradicate every mosquito on the planet, although there are huge
ecological consequences that will result from such measures if they are ever
carried out. Aside from calling in professional mosquito control services, the
best you can do is take preventive measures to minimize your exposure to
mosquitoes.
This is because the
Smithsonian recently found out that female mosquitoes are attracted to a number
of everyday things like beer, exercise,...
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
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Mosquitoes
might be small insects, but they constitute the most dangerous family of
animals on earth. The critters could be vectors of deadly infectious diseases
such as dengue, malaria, chikungunya, yellow fever, and others, which they
carry from one infected person to another. Think about that the next time you
let the pests bite you.
Typically,
gravid female mosquitoes emerge from their hiding places at dusk to feed on the
blood of mammals. Children still playing outdoors during these times are easy
prey to these pests, and the poor young...
Thursday, August 22, 2013
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Mosquitoes are a bane in
almost every part of the world, no thanks to human activity that
allowed them to spread literally everywhere except Antarctica.
Practically speaking, it is impossible to eliminate them from every
house permanently, but a new technology may provide just that. As of
August 2012, the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) permitted the
use of mosquito misting systems in US households. Misting systems
regularly blanket the surrounding area with mosquito-repelling
pesticide.
Depending on the
manufacturer and/or service provider,...
Thursday, August 15, 2013
6:36 AM
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Ticks
are parasitic arachnids that usually feed on the blood of mammals,
although there have been cases of ticks living on the blood of birds,
reptiles, and even amphibians. Like their fellow bloodsucker, the
mosquito, ticks alone are nuisances and their bites can be painful.
However, it's their role as carriers of a variety of diseases that
makes them very dangerous to humans.
Perhaps
the most well-known illnesses that's attributed to these little
creepy crawlies is Lyme disease. Those suffering from Lyme disease
will experience fever, headaches,...
Sunday, August 11, 2013
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What better season to enjoy
gardening than summertime? Your seedlings can get all the sunlight
they need and you don't have to worry about rain ruining your day.
Besides, if you have a thing for summer blooms, such as petunias and
marigolds, you could start planting them in the first few days of the
season and watch them blossom after a few months.
When gardening, however,
ensure that you're completely protected against mosquito-borne
diseases by relying on professional mosquito control instead of
merely using the insect repellents you buy...
Thursday, August 8, 2013
12:43 PM
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Mosquitoes are said to be
responsible for the death of around half of the human population.
Thanks to science, humans have learned to deal with them and the
deadly diseases most of them carry like malaria and the West Nile
virus. Hence, here are basic steps to eliminate mosquitoes flying
around your home, just waiting to do you and your family harm.
One way to get rid of
mosquitoes is to get rid of their breeding areas. Inspect your home
for the presence of any standing water where mosquitoes can lay eggs.
Remove all the water stored in uncovered...
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