We asked entomologist (aka bug expert) Eric Eaton to fill us in on everything we need to know about the EEE virus. Here's what he shared: Five states have recently issued warnings amidst an … [Read more...]
Mosquitoes and the “Pesticide Treadmill”
Entomologist Robert Van Den Bosch coined the term "pesticide treadmill" in his 1978 book The Pesticide Conspiracy to describe how the insecticide industry cannot keep pace with pesticide resistance. … [Read more...]
Biting Flies: You Aren’t Their Preferred Meal
Misery loves company, so the next time a mosquito or other fly (yes, mosquitoes are a kind of fly) bites you, take comfort knowing that you were not its first choice. Most other animals rank higher on … [Read more...]
What Happens When Mosquitoes Bite You: The Anatomy of a Mosquito Bite
It is difficult to appreciate the delicate complexity of a mosquito proboscis (aka the long, flexible tube mosquitoes use to suck your blood) when you are suffering a mosquito bite or worried about … [Read more...]
Will Recent Flooding Increase the Mosquito Population?
The recent flooding over much of the United States could potentially spell a worse than usual mosquito population. As rivers and streams recede, they leave behind ponds and puddles where mosquitoes … [Read more...]
“Bugging” Mosquitoes to Stop Dengue Fever & Other Diseases
If you're skeptical that some "cures" for diseases transmitted by insects and ticks could be worse than the diseases themselves, say hello to theĀ innovative breakthrough that involves implanting the … [Read more...]