Author: Diane Wells

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 …

When autumn comes, stink bugs start to arrive. These are common bugs found all over the United States. They often stay in gardens, but wander into homes on occasion. Their name is because of their …

Spiders are creepy arthropods. Most of them mind their own business. They do their best to hunt and proliferate their species. Arachnids do not attack unless provoked or unless they need to do so for …

Sandflies are also known as biting midges, sand gnats, and sand fleas. Others call them no-see-ums, Chitra, Marumakshika, punkies, and grass nippers. These flies are smaller than regular flies. They can pass through standard screens. …

Protecting yourself from Zika is equal to protecting others from the virus as well. This disease is transmitted via mosquito bites. It can also be transmitted through sex, blood transfusion, and pregnancy (from mother to …

Drain flies are also called sink flies or moth flies. They are almost the same size as fruit flies and gnats. You can distinguish them by their moth-like wings and round furry body. These flies …

Mosquitoes are attracted by the smell of blood. Summer heat activates odor. There is nothing worse than going to the beach or attending a picnic with mosquitoes biting and buzzing around. Avoiding mosquito bites is …

Many gardeners treat gnats as constant pests in the garden. Black flies are long-legged insects attracted by organic materials and moisture. There are many species of black flies. Some like the soil of houseplants. Others …

Hairy caterpillars become winged insects upon maturity. Beautiful butterflies and moths must go through a larval or caterpillar stage. Some species go through a hairy caterpillar stage. This can be damaging to plants and irritating …

Although fruit flies are small and almost unnoticeable, they can be annoying and destructive to your fruits and in the kitchen. Insects, in general, are not allowed in the house. When you shoo them, they …

Flies are annoying. House flies are always around. Wherever there are people, there will always be insects. These winged creatures incubate their eggs on garbage, decomposing organic material, and animal feces. They multiply quickly. That …

Ticks are more active in the summer, yet you can prevent them from ruining the season for you. Summer is the time for engaging in outdoor activities and necessary protection against ticks. Hiking is a …

Bugs are the primary intruders in every picnic. Failing to anticipate and prepare for the appearance of insects at the picnic site will result in bites and annoyance. You can prevent the frustration and annoyance …

Janecka Insect Repellent ReviewOverall RatingPro'sDEET freeSafe for use on children under 3 years of ageCombines several trusted active ingredientsCon'sCannot be used on children under 6 months of ageMuch lower levels of actives compared to other …

Source: World Health Organization Country: Brazil, World The new integrated approach calls for national programmes to be realigned so that public health workers can focus on the relevant vectors and thereby control all of the …

Amerta All Natural Insect Repellent Spray ReviewOverall RatingPro'sDEET freeSafe for use on children under 3 years of ageCombines several trusted active ingredientsCon'sCannot be used on children under 6 months of ageLower levels of actives compared …