MADISON, Wis. — In the back yard of Bridges Child Care, a family child care provider, three children are fixated on some chickens, instead of mosquitoes. One boy runs around freely without his shirt. So what’s these kids’ secret weapon in the battle against the biting bug? It’s not willpower but wind power. The key […]
Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are insects who feed on blood. Their bites are irritating and they can spread diseases like West Nile Virus and Dengue Fever. Learn more about mosquito management.
Midwest Floods Lead to Mosquito Invasion
INDIANAPOLIS — According to an article from the Chicago Tribune, four times the usual number of mosquitoes are swarming across central...
The Brown Recluse Spider: Minor Pest, Major Reputation
Tales of gory wounds have made this spider feared in areas where it’s not even found. The brown recluse spider, Loxosceles...
MGK Offers New Sector Misting Concentrate for Residential Mosquito Systems
MINNEAPOLIS — Sector Misting Concentrate is a new water-based insecticide from McLaughlin Gormley King Company (MGK). Sector is specially designed for residential...
American Mosquito Control Association Annual Meeting Declared a Success
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. — The American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) wrapped up its 74th Annual Meeting with unprecedented attendance and a superior...
U.S. Mortgage Crisis Causing Concerns for Increased Mosquito Populations and West Nile Virus
FAIRFAX, Va. — From foreclosed homes to an inability to sell properties, the recent mortgage crisis in the United States...
Web Exclusive: Ouch! Stinging Insects! How many are there?
By: Len Douglen People are often amazed to learn just how many species of stinging insects there are – and summer...
Know your stingers
By: Dr. Susan Jones Subtle identification differences can help you predict behavior If you have been stung by a bee, hornet...