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Tired of swatting away blood-hungry mosquitoes whenever you leave your home? These insects are a nuisance all year. And while tons of commercial chemicals are effective on mosquitoes, they’re not necessarily a great choice to use around kids and pets. DEET and other store-bought repellents come with a long list of warnings. Looking for an … Continue reading How to Make Mosquito Repellent →

  Cold winter weather is the ultimate mosquito protection —  mosquitoes die, migrate, or go dormant when the mercury fallshttps://nwflorida.mosquitojoe.com/services/. But what temperature kills mosquitoes?  If mosquitoes die in winter, where do they come from in the spring?  Let’s find out. The Impact of Temperature on Mosquito Life Cycles Ah, the joy of summer, with … Continue reading What Temperature Kills Mosquitoes? →

  As you take your dog for a walk in the park, you can’t help but notice the thick, impenetrable fur coat. This fur protects your dog from the sun and keeps them warm during the winter months. It also helps to prevent injury from other dogs when they fight and play. But have you … Continue reading Can Dogs Get Mosquito Bites? →

Is there anything worse than the red, swollen, itchy welt left behind by mosquitoes? It turns out, there is. Those bites can be made worse because mosquitoes can transmit a variety of diseases. Some of them you’ve heard of before, but others aren’t as well-known. So, what diseases do mosquitoes carry? Keep reading to find … Continue reading What Diseases Do Mosquitoes Carry →

When you go outside during the evening, you’re sure to hear more than a few crickets chirping away. You most likely also hear some pesky mosquitoes buzzing around your face. there seems to be one area they are particularly drawn to: your ears. Are they whispering in your ear, “I’m going to bite you?” Are … Continue reading Why Do Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears? →