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19 Jan

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Zap! Snap! Pop! - Do Bug Zappers Really Work? Some mosquito repellents smell bad, are sticky or are just plain ineffective. You may be left wondering, “do bug zappers really work?” While bug zappers are claimed to bring relief from swarms of insects, they may not be everything they’re hyped up to be. Let’s take a look at how bug zappers function and if they really are effective or just likely to fizzle out. How Bug Zappers are Supposed to Work Bug zappers work primarily with the use of electricity. A metal grid is electrified with a current strong enough to kill insects. Insects come into contact with the metal grid in one of two primary ways. The hanging “lantern” zapper – these are usually those mysterious purple zappers you see hanging on front porches. The cage, or “housing,” is composed of plastic or grounded metal to prevent electrocution – yikes! Behind the...

11 Jan

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Repel Mosquitoes with Plants! Did you know that there are certain edible plants that repel mosquitoes? Make your garden a safe haven from pesky mosquitoes by beautifying it with protective plants that are also edible! If you live somewhere warm (and the ground isn’t frozen!) don’t wait until spring to pull out that green thumb of yours and start planting. Here are a few ways you can make your outside area more attractive and mosquito free, while producing ingredients for delicious, home-cooked dishes. Garlic You’ll be sure to scare away any lingering vampires if you grow garlic! More realistically, you’ll also keep some bugs at bay by planting garlic along with your vegetables or herbs. While eating garlic doesn’t repel mosquitoes away from you, the health benefits of eating garlic alone make this a great addition to your garden. Basil A common choice for those who enjoy cooking, basil also adds an extra layer of...

30 Dec

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Mosquitoes are infecting millions of people with dengue fever worldwide. Dengue fever is not something to be taken lightly. There are 20,000 deaths worldwide every year, according to a trial study by the Governments of Cambodia and the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) with the support of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Guppy Fish Are Saving Many People from Dengue Fever Millions of people around the world have been fighting dengue with guppy fish. Guppy fish have been proven to combat the spread of dengue by eating the larva (mosquito eggs). The use of guppy fish has been an effective method used throughout Asia for years, by containing the population of mosquitoes' larvae carrying the dengue fever. Asian governments have recommended to all their citizens to keep guppy fish in their home inside a fish tank to prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs without guppies being...

23 Dec

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Do You Know About Dengue Fever? Dengue fever has become an increasingly common occurrence, with an estimated 390 million infections occurring worldwide each year. With so many people becoming infected, it is important to know about dengue fever, how the disease is spread, signs and symptoms, as well as how to avoid it. Dengue fever is known for being especially prominent in tropical areas; however, below are some important facts about dengue fever that everyone should be aware of whether you’re planning on traveling or not. What is Dengue Fever? Dengue fever, also known as “breakbone fever,” is a mosquito-borne disease that is caused by any four types of viruses that are carried by certain mosquitoes. Dengue fever is transmitted to humans by the bite of a mosquito infected with the dengue virus. If another mosquito bites someone infected with the virus, that mosquito then becomes a carrier of the virus and can...

19 Dec

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Fishing is an enjoyable and relaxing activity. Yet getting prepared to go fishing can be very stressful due to the long list of gear that’s needed. It’s easy to forget things, such as repellent, to deal with those annoying mosquitoes that seem to ruin everything,...

09 Dec

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With the Zika virus making headlines, mosquito-borne illnesses are becoming an all-too-common fear for those who are travelling. Unfortunately, this is not the first case of bug bites causing severe illness during travel. In the past, Dengue fever, malaria and the West Nile virus were known for turning travel bug bites into a more serious problem. Mosquitoes aren’t the only insect that can cause annoying bug bites on travel excursions in addition to serious illnesses. Ticks, for example, are known for causing Lyme disease which is an illness that leads to rash, joint pain and flu-like symptoms. The best way to avoid catching one of these illnesses is to avoid travel-related bug bites all together. If You Travel, Avoid Bug Bites with DEET Most insects use sensory receptors to locate their targets. By detecting body heat, carbon dioxide and a number of other chemicals that are excreted from skin, mosquitoes and other insects...

07 Dec

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While insects thrive in the warm months, you may experience an increased number of creepy crawlers in your home as the weather cools down. Some species of insects simply die off during the winter, leaving eggs to repopulate during the spring, and some will migrate to warmer climates. ...

02 Dec

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With the steady increase of non-travel related Zika cases, it is important to know as much about Zika as possible to avoid getting and spreading the disease.  Below are some of the most important things that everyone should know about Zika, and how you may be affected by the virus. How Zika is Spread Zika is spread to adults primarily through the bite of an infected mosquito. If a mosquito bites an infected person, it can also spread the virus to those it bites after. While the mosquitoes that carry the virus are more likely to bite during the daytime, they are also capable of biting at night when you may be less prepared. Zika is also spread through sexual intercourse with someone who is infected and to a fetus from a pregnant woman who is infected. Symptoms of Zika Eighty percent of people who get the Zika virus do not show any symptoms...

28 Oct

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What Attracts Mosquitoes in the First Place? Let’s face it, mosquitoes are everywhere and can make outdoor activities, which include your favorite sports, far from enjoyable. Many people tend to think that the more mobile they are outdoors, the less likely they are to be found by mosquitoes. However, it’s actually those on the sidelines or in the stands that may leave the sporting event with fewer mosquito bites. Below are factors that attract mosquitoes and are more predominant in some sports over others. Movement: mosquitoes sense and are drawn to movement; so the more active you are, the more likely you are to attract mosquitoes. Sweat: the chemicals in our perspiration, which linger on our skin and continue to be produced with constant movement, attract mosquitoes. Carbon dioxide: mosquitoes are attracted to carbon dioxide which is released when we breathe.  The harder we breathe while playing sports, the more carbon...