Mosquitoes are a big problem and set to get bigger as the U.S. becomes warmer. You may have noticed the revised Hardiness Zone Map, released by the Arbor Day Foundation, and you’ve probably seen the often hysterical news coverage of mosquito-borne diseases. I’m going to talk about ways of dealing with mosquitoes without resorting to ...
Sooner or later it happens. Sometimes it’s from the Alabama Citizens for Constitutional Reform. Other times it’s a reading by the numerous student organizations spread across this state, examples from the University of Alabama and University of Alabama at Birmingham being the most prominent in my mind at this writing. And every once in a ...
I love watching “Billy the Exterminator.” He is not only entertaining, he is also very educational. His knowledge about insects, snakes, bats and other animals and pests is amazing. Billy is usually dressed all in black. In an He explained this is because the dirt didn’t show as well on black. That makes sense, considering ...
Mosquito Fish Fact Sheet The Mosquito Fish is a name used for several species of Gambusia, including Gambusia affinis and Gambusia holbrooki. The name of the genus “Gambusia” comes from a Portuguese word, “gambusino” which means “useless”. Until the 1900’s they were called “Top Minnows”. The name was changed to “Mosquito Fish”. They are now ...
Forget the Hollywood movies about bats sucking people’s necks. They don’t actually do that. The Vampire Bat in South America bites the uncovered big toe- yikes. (There’s something uncomfortable about that.) Other bats eat fruit exclusively, and still others prefer grubs or other insects. In Bexar County, Texas, we have the Mexican Brown Bat, or ...
Even before the West Nile virus, people disliked mosquitoes. They are an unpleasant nuisance and can ruin an enjoyable summer evening. The best defense against mosquitoes is to avoid being bit. Understanding what attracts mosquitoes is as important as understanding what repels them. Mosquitoes like: humidity such as perspiration, moist plants, and puddles. dark clothes ...
Effective mosquito control is necessary wherever there is standing water. The likelihood of mosquito infestation is quite probable in these areas. To enjoy the outdoors, individuals need to be active in how they handle their surroundings. Iowa residents understand the use of effective mosquito control to attain a pest free environment while enjoying nature during ...
If you’re thinking about a Fort Myers vacation and want the straight skinny on the area, then you’ve come to the right place. When you live in the same town for 28 years, you become immune to its charms. That’s why most people go some place else for vacation. So you spend hours on the ...
Heartworm is a parasite that has made huge inroads into our canine and feline population in the past years causing serious health concerns for pets across the nation. The most unfortunate aspect of canine and feline heartworm infestations is that they are almost completely preventable. I will discuss the history of heartworms, infection, clinical signs, ...
Many are familiar with heartworm disease in canines, but fewer people are aware that their cats too, may become infected with heartworms. Unfortunately, it’s true: cats too, can have heartworm disease. Knowing what it is, how it affects your cat and what you can do to treat it as well as prevention methods, is important ...
