Author: Diane Wells

Some of the debilitating mosquitoes can cause harmful diseases that cause long-term disability. One of the most common diseases that can cause such consequences is filariasis. Many people often neglect this disease. Filariasis manifests through …

The attack of the deadly mosquitoes is starting again. SA (South Australia) has recently issued a health warning over a possible fatal mosquito virus. The Department for Health and Wellbeing informed the community to avoid …

There are smarter mosquitoes around us now. Research shows that this is keeping them and the diseases they are carrying difficult to keep away. The female mosquitoes are learning how to avoid pesticides after just …

It is a given that a mosquito is attracted to warm-blooded animals. But how does it happen? For the longest time, we just know that mosquitoes bite, but we do not really know how it …

Mosquito repellents are everywhere. Have you ever thought if catnip, bug zappers, and mosquito coils are really effective? For decades, these repellent products have helped many households and campsites avoid mosquito bites. Having them in …

Using repellent herbs to ward off mosquitoes is a way to keep bites away. Staying outside is more fun if you do not have mosquitoes coming after you all the time. It is okay to …

Repellents are chemical compounds capable of helping humans and animals avoid mosquito bites. Those who spend so much time in areas with a large mosquito population. These products are available in the form of sticks, …

Proper canine protection does not only involve shielding your dogs from fleas, ticks, bacteria, or viruses. It also includes protecting your dogs from mosquitoes. Giving your dog the proper shield against mosquitoes can reduce your …

A release of GM mosquitoes will happen in the Florida Keys again. These are Aedes aegypti genetically-modified mosquitoes. It is another milestone in the United States. The aim of this experiment is to have bioengineered …

Mosquitoes have been attacking the Central Valley of California lately. The residents are hoping to have a little increase in property taxes. This could help them have a break from invasive mosquito species. The Aedes …

The holiday theme is in the air. New Year’s eve is just around the corner. There is no reason to dismiss the fact that you have invited a small group of friends over for a …

Bug bites are the last thing you need during the holidays. But this is the price of having a fresh Christmas tree. Through the years of its life, your Christmas tree may have been home …

Mosquitoes are everywhere. They can enter your home or stay outside. If you love gardening, you can stay among your plants for hours. This can be challenging if there are mosquitoes everywhere. There’s no problem …

A fly circling around you is annoying enough. A swarm of flies is even more irritating. What if they bite? That would be alarming. Biting flies are a health hazard because they feed on blood …

Mosquito bite allergy is also called a skeeter syndrome. Almost everyone has a reaction to mosquito bites. For people with severe allergic reactions, the symptoms of a simple bite can become serious health issues. Female …

Mosquito bites are common. Since mosquitoes are everywhere,  everyone is a possible victim of their bites. These insects are everywhere. They can also penetrate homes and bite children and babies. It is heartbreaking to hear …

Mosquito bites are irritating. They swell up and become itchy. The instant reaction is to scratch. Kids always want to scratch a mosquito bite. Making them stop means relieving the bite’s itchiness. The female mosquito …

Blowflies love to feed on the dead carcasses of small animals. These are medium to large flies with a metallic glare. They come in yellow, blue, and green. The mentioned flies can reproduce in manure …

Many people are afflicted by malaria. This is a disease caused by the parasite from a mosquito bite. The female mosquitoes spread this parasite by having a blood meal from humans. The  malarial organism then …

Gnats are swarming insects. They annoy residents and even pets. These insects are often in the garden, but they can enter the house through holes, cracks, doors, or windows. Gnats like to be in and …

Some think mosquitoes are only active in the summer. These insects are versatile. Summer may be over, but this doesn’t mean the biting will stop. It is a myth that mosquitoes die when the temperature …

Cluster flies are also called attic flies or glass flies. They look like house flies and are often mistaken for them. These flies go indoors when it gets cold outside. These flies head toward the …

You may think that mosquitoes are only active in the summer, but they are not. The fall season is warm enough for them to linger around. Mosquitoes can stay around the area until most of …

A disease, such as dengue, can be fatal. Some areas have the right conditions for this virus to proliferate. There are still no vaccines to protect adults or travelers against dengue. Dengvaxia is only for …

Cockroaches are simply the stuff of nightmares for most people. They tend to be wherever humans and food are. These insects consume anything from decomposing animals to feces. They even eat their own kind. Roaches …