How this disease spread by mosquitos can be debilitating We often hear about outbreaks of mosquito-related diseases like the West Nile virus, Zika virus, or malaria, the latter at least in other countries. Chikungunya is a lesser-known disease that is also spread by mosquito bites. This condition can cause debilitating effects, like joint pain that…
These tips will help you have your most fun (and scary) Halloween yet For celebration purposes, there may not be a better holiday than Halloween. Every October we are given an excuse to dress up in some sort of wacky getup and go a little crazy with the frightful decorations. But if you’re tired of…
Drones are the latest weapon in Florida’s fight against mosquitos Mosquitos in Florida may have a new adversary in the skies. The Lee County Mosquito District has been picked as one of 10 pilot programs nationwide that will test the expanded use of drone technology as a fresh approach to the age-old job of holding…
Make some dramatic changes in no time (and for not much money!) While we love our homes, many of us get a little lax with the TLC they need and deserve. Over time, homes become like that familiar pair of sweatpants; warm and comfortable, sure, but eventually we stop caring so much about their appearance.…
Researchers hope one fierce little crustacean can provide the answer In our modern, eco-conscious era, is there an effective alternative to mosquito population control than traditional, chemical-based solutions? Researchers at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science think a tiny creature similar to a shrimp may hold the answer. These crustaceans, known as copepods,…
What you can do to keep them safe Living in South Florida, it’s kind of impossible to escape mosquitos. We all know they’re out there and ready and willing to bite us, which is why many of us take extra time to get ready before we leave our homes. This may involve wearing strategic clothing…
Take your backyard camping s’mores game to another level with these five ideas Nothing quite says summer like a backyard get-together, whether it’s around a grill or a campfire. And one of the best ways to top off such an event is with a dessert made especially for the occasion: the venerable s’more. You may…
Cases of Yellow Fever in South Florida may Increase Florida state health officials are concerned that yellow fever outbreaks in Brazil and South and Central America may lead to infected travelers bringing the disease with them. South Florida has the right mosquitos and climate for yellow fever to spread, and the United States doesn’t require…
Find out why – and when – they want your blood If you’ve left your home lately, you’ve probably encountered a mosquito or two. We are in one of the rainiest times of the year, and when you add water to the heat, the little buggers love to come out to play. If you’re constantly…
You can tackle these home improvement projects this weekend If you have ever looked into a small home improvement project – refinishing kitchen cabinets, for example – you were probably pretty shocked at how much it would run you. (If you haven’t looked, we’ll save you the trouble: It’s about $2,500). Owning a home is…