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Ouch! You feel the pinprick of a mosquito bite and swat at your minuscule tormentor. Next comes itching, skin irritation, and usually a lovely little raised bump. Being covered in these aggravating bumps can leave you annoyed and perhaps also curious. What happens when a mosquito bites you? How is your body reacting to this … Continue reading What Happens When a Mosquito Bites You? →

Mosquitoes have the notorious (and well deserved) reputation of being blood-sucking fiends. Swatting away those voracious and nettlesome pests is an aggravating and ubiquitous experience. But what you may not know is that only the female mosquito is out for your blood. Female mosquitoes seek out a blood meal to obtain the nourishment necessary to … Continue reading What Do Male Mosquitoes Eat? | Mosquito Joe →

A birdbath can be a pleasant, aesthetic addition to your front yard or garden, but it can also invite unwanted guests. While it draws all sorts of aviary visitors, birdbaths can be a prime breeding ground for mosquitoes. So, is there a way to keep the birds but “lose” the mosquitoes? Let the insect experts … Continue reading How to Clean a Birdbath to Prevent Mosquitoes →

A stroll through the tall grass or a hike in the woods can inadvertently attract some unwanted stowaways – ticks! These pesky parasitic insects latch onto a host and feed on blood for sustenance. As known carriers of Lyme disease, ticks can pose significant health hazards to their nonconsenting hosts. But do all ticks carry … Continue reading What Percentage of Ticks Carry Lyme Disease? →

  Romping through the fields, roaming the woods, barreling through the bushes, your pup is an explorer! But all that running through the tall grass can attract some unwanted passengers—ticks! It’s important to check your dog and other outdoor-going pets for ticks on a regular basis. But what is the most thorough way to search … Continue reading How to Check Dog for Ticks →