You may want to think twice before spending your hard-earned money on certain products that promise to repel or kill mosquitoes. Many claims of their success have been proven wrong by scientific study. Bug Zappers Night-flying insects are drawn to the ultraviolet end of the … [Read more...]
World’s Deadliest Animal: The Mosquito
Zika Virus: The Latest
The Zika virus continues to dominate headlines. We here at After Bite will do our best to keep you informed in a timely manner, but please consult reliable news sources, too. New U.S. Cases New cases of Zika have been confirmed in the last few days for California (Los Angeles … [Read more...]
How to Avoid the Zika Virus
Taking measures to prevent exposure to the Zika virus can also limit your risks of contracting other mosquito-borne illnesses. Right now the only sure-fire way to avoid Zika is by not traveling to those countries where the virus has been confirmed. Nations Where Zika is … [Read more...]
The Zika Virus
The Zika virus is an evolving story that is dominating the headlines. This is not a new virus, but its spread across South America, Central America, and the Caribbean, and apparent link to birth defects, are causes for concern. A Brief History Zika was discovered while … [Read more...]