by backyarddefenders | Jul 27, 2018 | Mosquito Treatment
A new report out of Florida is adding a new disease to the list of mosquito-borne illnesses. The Keystone Virus has been around since the 60’s but only in lesser mammals, not humans. In 2016, a teenager in Florida was diagnosed with the Keystone Virus after...
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 17, 2018 | Mosquito Treatment
Here in the U.S. mosquito season typically ends after Labor Day. That’s when cooler weather starts rolling in and helps control the population of the tiny bloodsuckers. However, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a bit of bad news. Mosquito Season...
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 | 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...
