News Tag: Mosquitoes

October 30, 2019 | Outdoor Pests • Seasonal Bug Bulletin

World's deadliest animal

The world's deadliest animal is not a shark or a rattlesnake... and it doesn't have fur, fangs or claws. It's a real-life bloodthirsty vampire that flies among us and is responsible for 750,000 deaths per year.

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July 24, 2019 | Seasonal Bug Bulletin

How insects handle heat

The heat is on! Aside from being uncomfortable for the daily life of humans, hot weather has an impact on insect populations. The life cycle of certain insects speeds up dramatically when the temperature climbs.

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June 26, 2019 | Outdoor Pests • Helpful Hints • Seasonal Bug Bulletin

Do you invite the bite?

It's true: Mosquitoes DO prefer some people more than others. An estimated 20 percent of the population is especially attractive to mosquitoes. Here's why.

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June 25, 2019 | Outdoor Pests • Seasonal Bug Bulletin

Why do mosquito bites itch?

We all know mosquitoes are little vampires out for blood, and they take it and go before you're even aware you've been bitten. So why do their bites itch for so long after they get their fill?

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June 24, 2019 | Seasonal Bug Bulletin • Helpful Hints • Outdoor Pests

The Three Ds of Mosquito Control

Mosquitoes are coming... and they're out for blood. With summer here, remember the Three Ds of mosquito control if you want to enjoy the great outdoors without calling the "swat" team.

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June 21, 2019 | Outdoor Pests • Seasonal Bug Bulletin

Five insects that will bug you this summer

It's the first official day of Summer! Here are five insects that will prove to be the biggest problem pests during these warm months.

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November 17, 2018 | Outdoor Pests

National Take a Hike Day

Have you ever wished you could tell someone to just "take a hike"? Today it's perfectly acceptable.

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July 18, 2018 | Outdoor Pests

See wildlife, avoid mosquitoes

Tamra used the Mosquito Repellent GoClip® on her recent African safari to get up close with wildlife, while keeping mosquitoes at a distance.

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June 29, 2018 | Outdoor Pests • Helpful Hints • Seasonal Bug Bulletin

West Nile Virus: What you need to know

In the United States, West Nile Virus is now the most common mosquito-borne disease transmitted to humans. Here's what you need to know about this sometimes deadly infection.

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