by backyarddefenders | Aug 2, 2018 | Mosquito & Tick Prevention
Another mosquito is a likely carrier of the Zika virus. This alarming report comes from the University of Florida. Scientists at the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences detected Zika in the saliva of southern house mosquitoes collected in Florida, but they...
by backyarddefenders | Jul 20, 2018 | Mosquito & Tick Prevention
We all know that allowing pools of stagnant water to accumulate around your house is a terrible idea when it comes to mosquitoes. They use the water to incubate their eggs and basically take that as a hint to move into your happy home. However, besides just clearing...
by backyarddefenders | Jul 10, 2018 | Mosquito & Tick Prevention
In June, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned that diseases from ticks and mosquitoes are climbing to record highs. A look at the actual numbers is staggering: From 2004 to 2016, the number of tick-borne disease cases grew from 22,527 to 48,610 During...
by backyarddefenders | Jul 3, 2018 | Mosquito & Tick Prevention
Summertime means extra time spent in your backyard, but harmful pests like mosquitoes and ticks can often make this unbearable. However, taking advantage of a mosquito and tick treatment program has its many perks, including making your backyard enjoyable again. Still...
by backyarddefenders | Jun 27, 2018 | Mosquito & Tick Prevention
Mosquitoes are an aggravating part of outdoor life. However, the aggravation can turn into a serious illness if the wrong mosquito bites you. These tiny bugs can carry West Nile, Malaria, Yellow Fever, Dengue Fever and Zika. It’s important to be armed with the facts...
by backyarddefenders | May 22, 2018 | Mosquito & Tick Prevention
The weather is warming up and people up and down the northeast will be spending more and more time outside, but they won’t be alone. Billions of mosquitoes will want to join the outdoor party. For protection, many folks turn to DEET. It’s the best repellent on the...
