Not every kind of mosquito carries every kind of disease, however a single bite from the right mosquito at the right time, and you’re infected. Prevention…the best protection! Because according to University of Florida entomologist Jerry Butler, “By reducing the feeding rates just a little, you reduce the probability of transmission of diseases greatly”. Mosquitoes […]
Climate Change Linked to Upsurge in Mosquito Borne Diseases
“When talking about climate change, we are not talking about something which is a future threat. We are not talking about something which may or may not happen in 50 years time, or 20 years time. We are talking about something which is happening now in terms of the effects of climate change on peoples’ […]
Winter DIY Mosquito Control
Did you ever wonder where mosquitoes go in winter?  Unlike birds, they don’t fly south! In fact, mosquitoes, like all insects, are cold-blooded creatures. As a result, they are incapable of regulating body heat and their temperature is dependent upon their surroundings. Mosquitoes are known to function best at 80o F, become lethargic at 60o […]