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 22, 2013
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
7:24 AM
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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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