Posted on May 15, 2012

It’s that time of year again. The cool winter has kept us indoors and behind desks long enough! It’s warming up and it’s time to say good-bye to the indoors and civilization, and hello to the great outdoors.

Posted on May 8, 2012

It’s bad enough that mosquitoes are a danger to humans, but they can be just as harmful to our pets. Dogs, cats and even horses are all at risk of mosquito bites. Just the same with humans, these animals have … Continue reading →

Posted on April 25, 2012

Sometimes mosquito season creeps up on us and purchasing repellent to protect ourselves is the last thing on our minds. Most people don’t pick up repellent until after they’ve already been a victim of mosquito bites. The next few days … Continue reading →

Posted on April 17, 2012

Imagine a gingerly hike with your best friend. The sun is shining, the trees are green and the two of you are working up a great sweat. Come to the end of the trail and you’re covered in itchy red … Continue reading →

Posted on April 12, 2012

Who would’ve thought that a mild winter and early spring could be a bad thing? The comfortable temperatures and lush surroundings mean plenty of outdoor activities and plenty of buzz kills! That’s right, it’s about that time again where the … Continue reading →

Posted on March 1, 2012

We greet the rain after the humid summer days.  The air freshens, the temperature goes down then crack the mosquitoes hatch. A science professor asks his students what animal kills the most people. The students call out bears, tigers, and snakes, … Continue reading →

Posted on January 11, 2012

A mother takes her little boy out for a picnic in the park on a warm spring day.  A few days later the boy comes down with the flu.  She keeps the boy in bed due to his high fever, … Continue reading →

Posted on October 20, 2011

History of the Famous Biting Fly The word mosquito actually means “biting fly”.  Where did these biting flies come from?  Mosquitoes were around in the Jurassic era. Ancient mosquitoes were three times larger than today’s mosquitoes.  Scientists believe they originated … Continue reading →

Posted on June 28, 2011

Summer has officially arrived and you imagine yourself outdoors soaking up the warm welcoming sun-rays as you radiate with joy at the perfect setting. You, the sun, the outdoors, the calm breeze, and then you suddenly feel a stinging bite … Continue reading →