Spring into Action: How to Prevent Mosquitoes Early in the Season
Within the first few days of spring arriving, you will start to notice the mosquitoes go crazy. Even if you don't live near a pond, stream, or lake, it still seems to happen every year. Spring begins well enough. You step outside, all eager to enjoy the sun and everything the outdoors has to offer, especially after a harsh New England winter. For a short period of time, everything [...]
The Ultimate Guide to Mosquito Management on the Farm
Americans rely on a food supply that is abundant, affordable and safer. These are guarantees provided by an efficient network of more than 2 million farms, and where 97 percent of these farms which are operated by families. Protecting America’s farmland from mosquito-borne disease is crucial to ensuring the continuity of the food chain. Mosquitoes are more than a nuisance on the farm; they are a threat to the [...]
Mosquito Control in Parks & Playgrounds
The upkeep of a municipal park or school playground can be a very time-consuming and back-breaking process. There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes to ensure these areas are in tip top shape for all its visitors. There are some areas, however, that face a problem that goes beyond general upkeep. If your parks and playgrounds is located near a pond, lake or similar wetland area, [...]
10 SCENTS THAT REPEL MOSQUITOES
You might be thinking it's January, mosquito stop showing up in late October, why should I even be thinking about those nasty critters? Well it is ever too early to become prepared for their arrival. We always seem to be shocked or unprepared when they do start to show up. Now not everyone likes to douse themselves in repellent or have traps, or sprays constantly being applied. So we [...]
Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Wedding
Having an outdoor wedding in the Northeast always sounds so picturesque. Whether you are getting married by the ocean, or surrounded by gorgeous trees and foliage it can be the perfect spot to have the most important event of your life. While most brides worry about rain or bad weather happening on their big day, there is something else you need to worry about: mosquitos. At a wedding you [...]
Tick Prevention Tip For Your Family
Taking a hike or walk in the woods through fall foliage can be a pleasant family outing but it can also invite some unwanted guests. Ticks can latch onto exposed skin, move from your clothing onto your skin, and even tag a ride on your dog. Ticks are also transmitters of illnesses like as Lyme disease. While these pests can be worrisome, don’t let them prevent you and your [...]
