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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 pesky mosquitoes flying around. Yet it seems that there is one area they are particularly drawn to: your ears. Here’s a little background on why mosquitoes seem so focused on buzzing in our ears. Why Mosquitoes Buzz People’s Ears So, … Continue reading Why Do Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears? →

Do mosquito bites ever seem to appear out of thin air? After all, you wear clothing each day and still wake up with red, itchy welts. It’s almost as if the insect pierced your favorite shirt to reach your skin. Can mosquitoes bite through clothes? We know you’re itching to learn the answer, and this … Continue reading Can Mosquitoes Bite Through Clothes? →

Ticks are an unavoidable nuisance in the United States. They live in nearly every state, and bites happen throughout the year when the temperature is above freezing. Unfortunately, tick bites can cause Lyme disease. This potentially debilitating illness is often difficult to diagnose and sometimes even more challenging to treat. But there are ways to … Continue reading How to Prevent Lyme Disease →

Ninja-like, disease-carrying, blood-sucking creatures. Sound like something from a horror movie? Guess again. It’s only fleas. That’s right, those pesky bugs Fido keeps bringing inside cause more than just itchy skin. And once fleas make their way indoors, it becomes your number-one priority to get rid of them. Luckily, we know how to stop an … Continue reading How to Get Rid of Fleas in My House →