Experts Believe That The Extremely Dangerous Asian Tiger Mosquito Will Soon Become Established In All Areas Of Massachusetts
Aedes albopictus, or the “Asian tiger mosquito,” has been rapidly expanding its invasive habitat range in the United States since the species was first documented in the country back in 1985. The first Asian tiger mosquito (ATM) specimens found in the US were...
Is Picaridin More Effective Than DEET For Repelling Mosquitoes, And Are Repellent Products That Contain Either Of These Compounds Ever Harmful?
Numerous studies conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency, research universities, and a variety of other academic and public health institutions have demonstrated that mosquito repellent products containing N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide prevent mosquito bites...
Important Mosquito Control Measures That Homeowners Often Miss While Removing Stagnant Water Sources From Their Yards
Massachusetts is home to more than fifty documented mosquito species, some of which are capable of transmitting disease to humans. The two primary mosquito-borne diseases that occur in Massachusetts are the West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). While...