If it weren’t for their bites, mosquitoes would be downright tolerable. But they do bite, unfortunately for us, and their bites can cause anything from mild discomfort to serious illnesses like West Nile Virus, Chikungunya, and Dengue—to name just a few. Mosquito bites are a concern during mosquito season, which in most parts of the… Continue reading How to Protect You and Your Family from Mosquito Bites

A defining part of summer is finding oneself riddled with mosquito bites and reveling in the sense of victory that follows slapping one that’s been giving you the business. But when winter comes, mosquitos are curiously absent, only to come roaring back in late spring. Where do they go during the winter? As cold-blooded insects,… Continue reading Where Do Mosquitoes Go in the Winter?

Part of what makes mosquitoes so scary is that their bites can cause anything from mild, short-lived discomfort to agonizing, potentially fatal diseases. Fortunately, in the United States, mosquito bites are usually more of an annoyance than a legitimate health risk. That’s not to say mosquito bites don’t pose health risks Anybody is at risk… Continue reading Mosquito-Borne Diseases by State