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21 Oct

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Don’t Let Bugs Ruin Your Camping Trip Preparing for a camping trip can be an exhausting task, and that's before you begin battling bugs and constantly applying bug spray at your campsite. Camping should be a relaxing and enjoyable experience, right? That’s why NET effect has compiled a list of our recommendations on how to keep bugs away while camping.  Then you can enjoy the great outdoors and all it has to offer, without having to deal with the pesky bugs that call it home. Incorporate Garlic Into Your Cookout If you are a lover of garlic, then you’re in luck. Garlic is known to be a natural bug repellent; many people swear by its effectiveness. Consider adding garlic cloves to food you are grilling or cooking over fire. The smell given off should keep bugs away while you camp.  Additionally, the garlic you've ingested will work to prevent bugs from landing on...

14 Oct

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Between the sheer annoyance of insect bites and the potentially devastating diseases they can transmit, the effectiveness and safety of insect repellent continues to be a high-level concern for many people. DEET, an active ingredient found in insect repellents like NET effect, has made headlines due to its ability to protect you from pesky and potentially harmful insect bites. Since you may have concerns about the use of products containing DEET, we have compiled a list of the most popular myths and facts about the ingredient, so you can feel confident with your next purchase of NET effect insect repellent! Myth Insect repellents with higher percentages of DEET provide better protection against insects. Fact One of the main facts about DEET that consumers should know is that the percentage of DEET determines how long you are protected from insects, not the quality of insect protection. For example, products with 10% DEET provide protection for...

04 Oct

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Most mosquito bites are harmless, usually subsiding within a few days. However, the chance of contracting mosquito-borne illnesses, such as Zika, is becoming more likely. Now, more than ever, you will want to protect yourself and loved ones with a few simple recommendations. Get Rid of Any Standing Water around Your Home Standing water is one of the most common environments in which pesky mosquitoes are able to thrive. Avoid having open water areas or containers around the house that might enable mosquitoes to breed. Refresh pet water dishes and bird baths frequently.  Pick up and haul away from around the house all trash piles, junk cars, bottles, old tires. cans and similar objects that hide and hold water.   Use Mosquito Nets and Screens If you live in a warm climate or just like the fresh air, install mesh screens on doors and windows to prevent those buggers from getting inside.  Mosquito nets allow...

23 Sep

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Are You Deprived of Fresh Air? These Fall Activities May Be the Answer! With summer winding down and the fall season quickly creeping up on us, many people find themselves anxiously awaiting cooler temperatures, autumn colors and especially all of the fall activities that can be done without having to deal with pesky mosquitoes. In anticipation of the anxiously-awaited fall season, we’ve put together some of our favorite fall activities that everyone should set some time aside for this year. Pumpkin and Apple Picking Perhaps the activity most associated with fall pertains to picking favorite seasonal fruits: pumpkins and apples! Visiting your favorite pumpkin patch or apple orchard is great for family bonding whilst enjoying the outdoors. Pumpkins also provide for fun-at-home activities the whole family can enjoy, including pumpkin carving and roasting seeds (yum!). Camping Many people reserve camping times for the summer months when the weather is warm and bundling up is of...

15 Sep

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Due to the West Nile, Zika and Chikungunya viruses, in addition to malaria and dengue fever, there is a lot of “buzz” around mosquito bites these days. When it comes to itchy and irritated skin, many people often assume it's par for the course with a mosquito bite. Many though aren’t aware of certain things to look for when identifying insect bites. Since mosquitoes aren’t the only disease-carrying bugs, it is beneficial to know how to identify different insect bites. Mosquito Bites Probably the most common insect bite, mosquito bites appear as small, round red bumps on the skin, occasionally with a small dot at the center. When female mosquitoes bite, they inject their saliva into the human body. This saliva contains certain proteins to which most humans are allergic. causing a red bump on the skin accompanied by irritation and itchiness. People with weaker immune systems may experience a more severe...

09 Sep

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Many of us fall victim to seasonal hibernation. With cooler temperatures just around the corner, namely for northerners, it's time to enjoy the outdoors while the weather still permits. Conversely, those living in the south may already be trapped indoors due to the high temperatures and humidity that come with the summer season. Fall is the perfect time for everyone to get outdoors; neither too hot nor too cold. In addition to the fun one can have whilst being outdoors, there are also a myriad of scientifically-proven health benefits that come with the fun. Psychological Health Studies have shown that spending time outdoors, particularly in secluded areas like forests, can decrease cortisol, a hormone which contributes to stress. This time spent outside can also boost serotonin which is a “feel good” neurotransmitter. Other benefits of being outside pertaining to psychological health include: Improved short-term memory Improved concentration and focus Increased brain activity relating to emotional stability Increased...

25 Aug

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The Louisiana flooding from August 8th-14th of this year is being called “the worst US disaster since Hurricane Sandy.” After over 7.1 trillion gallons of rainfall, catastrophic flooding submerged and damaged over one hundred thousand homes. By comparison, Hurricane Katrina only poured 2.3 trillion gallons of water onto the state. In the aftermath of the flooding, a new concern has risen: mosquitoes and the spread of diseases such as the West Nile and Zika viruses. There is great concern that, with so much standing water in the area, the mosquito population will explode.  Such an occurrence would increase the likelihood of Zika transmission via mosquito bites within the US. St. Bernard Parish of Louisiana has taken an authoritative approach to mosquito control by enacting an ordinance that can actually make residents pay fines for allowing mosquito-friendly environments to exist on their properties. The Parish government is urging residents to inspect their properties...

17 Aug

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We are all-too-familiar with the temporary (but annoying) symptoms of bug bites, especially during the summer. Mosquitoes and other common insects notorious for hindering outdoor fun are causing immense concern due to the spread of news-making vector-borne diseases, such as the Zika virus. Vector-borne diseases are those that are transmitted to humans through mosquitoes, ticks and fleas. Below are just a few of the most common insects, the vector-borne diseases they carry and how you can prevent getting bitten by them. Mosquitoes Mosquitoes are known for carrying a laundry list of diseases, the most well-known being the West Nile and Zika viruses. Since 1999, reports indicate the West Nile virus has infected nearly 42,000 people in the United States alone. Symptoms have included fever, joint pains, rashes and vomiting.  In rare and extreme cases, neurological illness has occurred as well. The Zika virus, originally linked exclusively to travel-related cases, has recently-confirmed domestic transmissions...

11 Aug

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At NET effect, we know that nothing is more annoying than getting swarmed by insects. We want you to be aware of the most common reasons why you may be bitten. Here’s what attracts mosquitoes: 1. Your Blood Type Research has shown that 'skeeters' prefer certain blood types over others. One study found that individuals with Type O blood get bitten twice as frequently as their Type A counterparts. About 85% of people secrete a chemical from their skin that indicates which blood type they are, detectable by mosquitoes. 2. Your Breath Did you know that mosquitoes can also detect the carbon dioxide you exhale from up to 164 feet away?! Larger people generally breathe out more carbon dioxide, which is one of the reasons why adults generally get bitten more frequently than children. 3. Your Exercise Routine Along with the carbon dioxide you exhale, there are several other things mosquitoes can “smell” on you, such...

08 Aug

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Authorities have confirmed the first cases of mosquito-borne transmission of the Zika infection within U.S. borders. Florida Governor Rick Scott addressed the public after a Florida Department of Health investigation confirmed four suspected victims of Zika infection in Miami-Dade and Broward counties were, in fact, infected by in-state mosquito bites. "I would expect that Congress can do more to help us, as I’ve said all along,” Scott said. “The federal government needs to do their part. This is not just a Florida issue. This is a U.S. issue, it’s a national issue. We’re just at the front of it.” All four cases of Zika infection are believed to have been contracted in a several-block radius of Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood, a bustling restaurant and entertainment area, in early July. Evidence points to at least two of the victims being infected at work sites in the area. The CDC has stated “there may be...