Asian tiger mosquitoes, or Aedes albopictus , are very aggressive daytime biters and feed on a number of hosts, preferably human! The female, when out looking for a blood meal will also target birds, domestic and wild animals. With their ability to transmit debilitating, even deadly diseases with a single bite it’s no wonder they are […]
How to Protect your Pets from Mosquitoes
In addition to being a nuisance, mosquitoes are known to transmit diseases such as West Nile virus and Heart worm in cats and dogs. Â The FDA has traditionally advised keeping your pet indoors around dawn and dusk, because that is when many mosquito species feed. Â However that advice is no longer enough to protect your […]
Climate Change Linked to Upsurge in Mosquito Borne Diseases
“When talking about climate change, we are not talking about something which is a future threat. We are not talking about something which may or may not happen in 50 years time, or 20 years time. We are talking about something which is happening now in terms of the effects of climate change on peoples’ […]