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University of Missouri Extension Urban Entomologist Emily Althoff says mosquito populations could be thick this summer, especially in southern Missouri which has seen heavy rain this spring.  She says ...
Then consider planting mosquito-repelling plants to help keep the bugs away naturally. “Lemon balm, lavender, citronella, ...
It’s National Mosquito Awareness Week which brings many tips and reminders on staying safe and educated in regard to bites ...
Local health agencies have already found virus-positive mosquitoes in Sacramento, Kern, Tulare, and Santa Clara counties, according to the California West Nile Virus program. No human cases have been ...
In Brazil, researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP), the University of Brasília (UnB), and two startups in the city ...
Harris County Health Officials reported a significant increase in mosquito numbers in 2024 compared to 2023: So last year was ...
Summer often means picnics, evening walks... and mosquito invasions! These flying insects, belonging to the Culicidae family, ...
There is a potential of having mosquito-borne diseases in our local area, causing flu-like symptoms and high fever. Officials say in Bay County, there are a total of 50 mosquito species annually, and ...
Beekeepers practice good stewardship of the land. This past winter California commercial beekeepers had 62% of their hives die. We don’t know the cause yet and with loss of funding to the USDA, who ...
New Orleans reports increased West Nile virus activity; mosquito control efforts, including aerial and ground spraying, are ...
Mosquitoes will breed in a tiny pool of standing water. Check these hidden spots that collect water every time it rains, so ...