They bite, they pester, but here's why I love them anyway While hiking through the forests of central Vermont last summer, I came under aerial assault by a battalion of flies with kaleidoscope … [Read more...]
Are You a Mosquito Magnet?
People are generally the host of last resort for mosquitoes. Most prefer to bite birds, or mammals other than us. Still, what is it about those people who draw more than their fair share of those … [Read more...]
National Moth Week is Coming!
Most of us think of moths as pests that, in their caterpillar stage, eat our wool clothes and blankets or our favorite garden plants. They are the ugly, night-flying step-sister to our beloved daytime … [Read more...]
‘Tis Biting Insect Season: What to Wear to Avoid Getting Bit
Biting insect season is upon us and it coincides with warmer weather when we all spend more time outdoors, such as when on summer vacations. When outside playing, be smart about what you wear for the … [Read more...]
What Bit Me?
Nearly any insect or other arthropod can bite in self-defense, but some "bugs" go out of their way to get you. If you are asking yourself "what bit me?", here are the common bloodsuckers and other … [Read more...]
Lyme Disease – Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment
Lyme disease, named for Lyme, Connecticut where some of the first U.S. cases were recognized in 1975, is contracted through the bite of an infected tick. The Blacklegged Tick, Ixodes scapularis … [Read more...]