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...
How Bacteria Can Reduce The Number Of Mosquitoes Around Homes
With the rise in the number of mosquito-borne disease cases, controlling the disease-causing mosquito species population is more important than ever. One common method of doing this is through the use of larvicides, particularly microbial larvicides since they pose...
Eradicating The Black-Tailed Mosquito Alone Would Reduce EEE Infection Rates Substantially
Culiseta melanura, also known as the black-tailed mosquito, is a common mosquito pest throughout Massachusetts and the east coast in general. Unfortunately, it is also the primary vector of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), which has become a growing problem for...