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Should Maine Be Concerned About Zika?

DATE POSTED: May 31, 2016

If mosquitoes were a family, the Aedes aegypti would be the relative that is always getting into trouble. At the family gatherings it would be, like, "You're not going to believe what Aedes did." or "Did you hear about what Aedes did?" Of all the mosquitoes that call the U.S. home, Aedes aegypti is the one most likely to spread viruses like Zika, dengue, and chikungunya. And, we are happy to say…

Zika Is Serious Business

DATE POSTED: May 23, 2016

There is nothing funny about the threat of Zika virus. This is a virus that can cause microcephaly (reduced head size and brain damage) in unborn children at every stage of pregnancy. One child born with microcephaly is one child too many if you ask us. So, when we saw that the Rhode Island Department of Health announced the first confirmed case of Zika in the state, we were pensive. Here's…

Why Do Mosquitoes Love Me?

DATE POSTED: May 12, 2015

You're not imagining things. Studies have shown that mosquitoes really do prefer one person over the next. If you have type O blood, those little suckers will love you for it. And, mosquitoes find some people more appetizing because of the genetic makeup of their skin. There isn't a lot you can do about these two factors. But there are some ways we attract mosquitoes that can be helped.

Mosquito Season Arrives In New England

DATE POSTED: June 19, 2014

Ah yes, it’s that time of year again. Summer, also known as mosquito season has finally arrived in New England. It has many of us wondering just how bad these blood thirsty pests are going to be this year.

Hey New England, Are You Ready For Mosquitoes?

DATE POSTED: July 15, 2013

In Worcester, Providence and other New England communities we know summer has arrived when the mosquitoes start biting. In fact, we joke that there’s a fifth season in our region – mosquito season! Unfortunately when mosquitoes are dive-bombing at our heads and putting a damper on our outdoor fun, there’s nothing funny about it.

The Dangers Of A Mosquito Bite

DATE POSTED: September 10, 2012

An all too common pest in the summer and fall months are mosquitoes. And as many New Englanders already know, these insects are capable of quickly overrunning a cookout or other outdoor gathering as the females swarm in and begin biting you, your family, and guests. But other than their itchy bites, mosquitoes can also spread diseases including West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern equine encephalitis…

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