Your child comes running to you scratching at his arm. It’s yet another mosquito bite. What can you do to not only soothe existing mosquito bites on your kids, but prevent further mosquito bites from occurring? There are many mosquito repellents on the market and many of them work well. The problem is not in ...
The arrival of warm weather is an exciting time for most people, but warm weather also brings mosquitoes. Mosquitoes can be quite annoying, but not only can their bites causes minor discomfort and itching, but they can carry dangerous diseases like malaria, West Nile Virus and some others. According to the Center for Disease Control, ...
Mosquitoes can be quite dangerous throughout the summer months. It is important to keep yourself and your family protected from the pesky bites and the possibility of disease. I have found that the following repellents work the best. Off brand soft and dry mosquito repellent is a wonderful choice for those who do not want ...
Here are some of the family friendly products I have tried. So far I have not found a repellent which is ideal in every way, but the following are a great place to look for a repellent to meet your family’s needs. Enjoy your spring and summertime without annoying mosquito bites while also protecting your ...
It is nearing that time of year again for outdoor barbecues, swimming, hiking and camping out at the lake. I love the warm evenings of summer, sitting out on the back deck, the kids playing in the yard. Until I hear the faint, high pitched flight of the dreaded mosquito coming in for what is ...
Having grown up in the south, I am more than familiar with the itching misery that mosquito bites can cause. However, as annoying as mosquitoes are, they are much more than just a nuisance. They are also responsible for spreading diseases such as malaria, yellow fever, and the West Nile Virus. According to the American ...
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 ...
It seems like Mother Nature’s always out to get me. I’m fair-skinned, so I burn easily in the sun. Hay fever wreaks havoc on my eyes and nose. And mosquitoes just love my blood. While I don’t mind using commercial sunscreens or taking over-the-counter allergy medications, there’s something about mosquito repellents like DEET that makes ...
Mosquitoes are a natural part of summer. If you have ever been outside with a group of people, you may have noticed that mosquitoes are not equal opportunity biters. Some people seem to be constantly pestered by mosquitoes while others are not. Understanding what attracts mosquitoes can be as important in your effort to avoid ...
This is part three of a multipart series on the World’s most devastating parasitic diseases. This article deals with three human parasitic diseases common to travelers in foreign countries and even at home. African Sleeping Sickness – Trypanosomiasis You have almost surely heard of African Sleeping Sickness. You probably have heard that it is transmitted ...