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Mosquito Control Products – do they work?
With the increase of vector borne diseases, utilizing mosquito control is an important part of your outdoor living experience. No one likes to be bitten by mosquitoes, but they are not only annoying,...
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West Nile Virus, what to expect
Media from up and down the east coast and Midwest are reporting the presence of West Nile in mosquitoes and humans. As a result of last year’s record numbers, many municipalities raised their testing...
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Is your Natural Scent Repelling Mosquitoes
I’m one of the unlucky people that mosquitoes LOVE. If I stop on a walk, I’m sure to get a few mosquito bites that turn into large welts. One of my best friends, however, barely ever gets mosquito...
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Keep the Mosquitoes Away from Your Spring Wedding
From Christmas and New Year’s to Valentine’s Day, my Facebook page displayed an influx of engagement announcements and now, it seems, wedding planning as begun. If you are engaged, make sure one...
View ArticleChikungunya Continues to Spread in Caribbean
Not even a year ago, we at Mosquito Squad became aware of a mosquito-borne illness that was growing in numbers in the Caribbean called chikungunya. The Centers for Disease Control warned travelers of...
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Chikungunya Confirmed in Florida
Over the last 6 months, we’ve been following the news regarding chikungunya, a mosquito-borne disease that is most frequently found in Africa and Asia. In December, news began of its presence in the...
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Mosquito Borne Chikungunya Continues to Spread
We are in the midst of mosquito season and a new mosquito borne virus continues to be reported across many parts of the U.S. Chikungunya, which was first reported in Florida in May, has now been...
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Chikungunya – What is it?
As mosquitoes are in their active season and homeowners are enjoying the summer, no one wants to think about the nasty and dangerous diseases mosquitoes can transmit through their bites. Unfortunately,...
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Number of West Nile Cases Beginning to Rise
Over the last few weeks we’ve heard a lot about the chikungunya virus as more and more cases are diagnosed here in the United States. Although this new disease is dangerous and painful, other...
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Chikungunya Confirmed in more States
The newest vector-borne disease in the news and spreading rapidly in the Caribbean, Chikungunya, has now been confirmed in Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina and Virginia. It’s believed...
View ArticleThe Basics of the Mosquito
Over the years, we at Mosquito Squad have shared a lot of information on mosquitoes. The different types, how they choose their prey, the diseases they carry, etc. We were excited to see a new video...
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Polar Vortex
Last year, many parts of the country have been hit with extremely cold temperatures due to the polar vortex. While it’s difficult to stay outside for just a few minutes in negative temperatures, we...
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Can a Snowy Winter Stop the Mosquitoes in the Spring?
The last few winters have been very cold and snowy for many parts of the country. States like North Carolina and Virginia have had more than their regular snowfall and freezing temperatures. What does...
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Scared of Sharks? How about Mosquitoes?
We all have fears. I’m deathly afraid of snakes, while I know multiple people who won’t swim in deep water for fear of sharks. After looking at a new infographic from Bill Gates, it seems we should be...
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Next Friday is World Malaria Day
April 25th is World Malaria Day. World Malaria Day was founded in 2007 by the World Health Organization as “an occasion to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment...
View ArticleAn air conditioner that kills mosquitoes?
At Mosquito Squad, we like to stay up-to-date on all things mosquitoes and a new product from LG Electronics has piqued our interest. The Mosquito Away air conditioner not only keeps residential...
View ArticleProper Mosquito Protection Can Prevent the Spread of Deadly West Nile Virus
In the United States, West Nile Virus continues to become an increasingly worrisome problem. Last year there were a record number of instances of sickness and death as a result of West Nile Virus, yet...
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Did the Nazis Study Mosquitoes as Weapons During WWII?
New research from Tubingen University sheds light on some studies done at one concentration camp during World War II. Researcher Dr. Klaus Reinhardt says that there were biological weaponry studies...
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Mosquitoes’ Natural Predators – who gets rid of them in the wild
Mosquitoes have lived on Earth for millions of years and as they have changed and evolved, so have their predators. While the little pests are resilient, they do have many natural predators. So who are...
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Florida Prepares To Fight Zika
Mosquito Fish helps Fight the Bite Photo: Gunther Schmida. USA Today posted this video which really emphasizes how the U.S. fight against Zika depends on local effort. Some...
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