The heat is bad enough — don’t surrender your summer to bug bites too. (Getty) One of the best parts about summer is getting to spend more time outdoors. But whether you’re camping, hiking or lounging by the pool, pesky bugs are always trying to ruin the party, so a reliable insect repellent is a […]
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These mosquito repellent bracelets mean I can finally enjoy summer again
Among my memories of summer camp as a kid? Being covered in red, swollen mosquito bites that made me want to rip my skin off. Anyone who’s been bitten — especially multiple times — knows there’s no torture quite like mosquito bites that won’t stop itching. Even now, I still have scars in spots I […]
These mosquito repellent bracelets mean I can finally enjoy summer again
Among my memories of summer camp as a kid? Being covered in red, swollen mosquito bites that made me want to rip my skin off. Anyone who’s been bitten — especially multiple times — knows there’s no torture quite like mosquito bites that won’t stop itching. Even now, I still have scars in spots I […]
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How do you stop a mosquito invasion in Miami after the rains and floods? Take a look
Heavy rain and flooding brought misery to parts of South Florida in June. That misery may not be over yet. Here come the mosquitoes. While combat teams and health officials haven’t issued advisories yet, they are bracing themselves for a possible onslaught. And people who work outside are already feeling it. Darren Grusky is quick […]
Health district reports highest level of mosquito activity ever in Las Vegas valley; 16 zip codes test positive for West Nile virus
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Southern Nevada Health District said Monday that it’s set a new record for mosquito activity this early in the year and it’s also receiving an increasing number of complaints from the public. The district’s Mosquito Surveillance Program reported as of June 6, 91 pools, comprising 3,081 mosquitoes from 16 zip […]
Here’s where to expect helicopter drops of mosquito larvicide around San Diego County
Above: An April 24 report from KUSI on the first mosquito larvicide drop of 2024. SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Mosquito breeding season is in full swing. In an effort to mitigate the number of mosquitoes around San Diego County, the Vector Control Program (VCP) will be conducting aerial drops of mosquito larvicide. Mosquito breeding […]
Here’s how to stop mosquito bites from itching, according to the experts
Summer’s all barbecues, beach trips and fun in the sun until you feel a tingle. Maybe it’s on your leg, maybe it’s on your shoulder. You absent-mindedly scratch what you hope is a run-of-the-mill itch, but it doesn’t go away. Before long, you feel a telltale bump, your skin is on fire and all your […]
Inaugural Port Orchard Mosquito Fleet Fest adds a May event on Bay Street
The first annual Mosquito Fleet Fest in Port Orchard is coming Saturday, May 25, bringing two vessels that were part of the historic ferry system to the Port Orchard waterfront: Carlisle II and Virginia V. Organized by the Port Orchard Bay Street Association, a variety of events scheduled as well so festival-goers may enjoy the […]
A mosquito magnet’s review of the viral Bug Bite Thing
If popularity contests existed among the mosquito community, I’m willing to bet I’d snag a first-place ribbon every time. For whatever reason, those winged pests just love making a meal out of my arms and legs, and up until last year I’d just accepted that a body covered in itchy welts was my fate every […]
Pasco Mosquito Control stung by new financial red flags
In its official submittal to the state on how much tax money it planned to spend this year, Pasco County Mosquito Control projected an $18.5 million budget deficit. Its chairperson signed the document even though running a deficit is a no-no for governments in Florida, which are required to balance their books both when budgeting […]
2 Tennessee cities among top 50 ‘mosquito infested’ cities in U.S.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — As warmer weather and sunny skies return to Middle Tennessee, so too does an insect that is not only thought of as a nuisance but is considered one of the world’s deadliest animals. Mosquitoes typically begin emerging across the United States in May after hibernating over the colder months. However, as […]