Kill the Buzz: How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes for Your Outdoor Party

10 10 2011

When hosting a summer party outdoors you are likely to want to know how to get rid of mosquitoes. Every great host or hostess desires for his or her guests to enjoy themselves in comfort and the buzz-buzz-slap of a mosquito-infested party is no good for anyone. While greeting every guest at the door with an industrial sized can of insect repellant will not score you a nomination for the host hall of fame there are many creative and unobtrusive ways to cut down on unwelcome insects at your gathering. Remove or Treat Standing Water… Read more »




Why the Mosquito Bites and How People Can Protect Themselves

6 10 2011

The mosquito is a biting insect that feeds on plant nectar and the blood of humans and animals. There are well over 3000 documented mosquito species on earth. Unlike some other common biting insects many scientists believe that mosquitoes do not benefit the ecosystem. Mosquitoes spread contagious diseases such as Dengue Fever Yellow Fever Chikungunya and Malaria. The insects also spread the West Nile virus which has affected many North Americans over the past decade. The spread of disease affects millions of people around the world each year and causes over two million deaths. People in… Read more »