What is the EEE virus? Eastern Equine Encephalitis (commonly called EEE) is a rare but life-threatening disease spread by infected mosquitoes. In 2019, the United States experienced an uptick in … [Read more...]
How to Stay Bug Free This Summer
We love the warm weather as much as you do, but with the sunshine and spring sun comes something a bit less pleasant… biting insects. Here’s some tips on how to stay bug free this summer so you can … [Read more...]
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), Birds, and You
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...]