Mosquitoes

  • When Is the Best Time To Begin Mosquito Control Services?

    It seems to happen overnight. The days get longer, temperatures rise, flowers burst into bloom, and then you hear the whining drone of a mosquito moments before you become its latest meal. You may not be expecting or prepared for them, but mosquitoes are predictable pests, always returning when conditions are ripe for their arrival.…

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  • Were Mosquitoes Around in Prehistoric Times?

    Mosquitos have been a pest for a long time – but how long? With the sixth and newest Jurassic Park film, Jurassic World: Dominion, set to arrive in theaters this spring, it’s a good time to look at how old mosquitos are. As most of you are probably aware, in the films, scientists were able…

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  • Why Were Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Released in the U.S.?

    Wouldn’t it be wonderful to live in a world with no mosquitoes? There would be no need to slather on bug repellent in the summer, and you could sleep with the windows open without being dive-bombed by droning mosquitoes all night. More importantly, mosquito-borne diseases could disappear, it could eradicate Zika virus, West Nile virus,…

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  • The Malaria Vaccine Fact Sheet

    Because it’s primarily a problem in tropical areas, Americans don’t usually think about malaria unless they’re traveling to places where malaria is prevalent. But malaria is a dangerous disease spread by mosquitos. Worldwide 241 million cases of malaria and 627,000 deaths occurred in 2020, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). While malaria is a…

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  • Can I Have Mosquitos Inside in November?

    The time has changed. The leaves are falling. So it should be time for mosquitos to be a distant spring and summer memory, but on Long Island, that’s not always the case. The sneaky flying pests might be hiding in your house for one last hurrah of the year. Having mosquitos in the house in…

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  • It’s October! Why Am I Still Getting Bit by Mosquitoes?

    Fall is here! Cooler temperatures, football, and pumpkin spice everything. Heading outside on a sunny fall day should be an enjoyable experience. But for some, they are still experiencing some of the more annoying aspects of the summer, including mosquito bites. Why are some people still prone to getting bit when summer has been officially…

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  • Asian Tiger Mosquito: Unwelcome Guest to Long Island

    The Origin of the Asian Tiger Mosquito on Long Island You may have recently seen a new type of mosquito here on Long Island. It is black, with white stripes on its body and legs. This is the Asian Tiger Mosquito or Aedes albopictus. This mosquito is an invasive species to Long Island. The story of the Asian Tiger…

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