A SURPRISING CONNECTION When we think of deserts, we often imagine vast, arid landscapes with relentless sun and minimal water. The idea of mosquitoes—those pesky, buzzing insects typically associated with humid, wet environments—seems far removed from this picture. However, the phenomenon of desert monsoons brings about a surprising connection between these two seemingly incompatible elements. […]
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Mosquitoes. Your Dog. Heartworm Disease. Recently I took my dog to the vet’s office and the vet talked to me about heartworms. I learned quite a bit in that visit, like: the ONLY way your dog can be infected is with the bite of an infected mosquito. My backyard has a lot of mosquitoes and
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Arizonans are very familiar with the word, Monsoon. Whether this sparks excitement or fear, one thing we can all agree on is that the increase in thunderstorms and rainfall offers a break from the summer heat and dryness. However, we are not the only ones that like a break from the heat – insects do
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June 15th marked the first day of the Monsoon 2020. The monsoon season is responsible for over half of our average annual rainfall each year. The National Weather Service has decreed a monsoon season from June 15 to September 30. While our summer rain brings much-needed moisture to Tucson, it also brings out the wildlife.
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Bill and Nancy sat under their new gazebo, eager to enjoy their freshly renovated backyard. Before they could even comment on this dream come true, Bill swatted his arm. Nancy noticed a red welt on her leg. They looked at each other in disbelief: mosquitoes! They just spent a lot of money creating their dream
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As COVID-19 restrictions continue for businesses, there are a few businesses that qualify as essential services like grocery stores and medical. The professional pest control industry is included in the list of essential services because it is necessary to maintain the safety of public health, food and property. Pests can spread diseases such as West
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This mosquito loves Tucson Mosquito Activity: Mosquitoes like it warm and wet but the mosquito Aedes aegypti, thinks Tucson desert climate is a tropical paradise. Unlike other mosquito species, this one survives in very small amounts of water anywhere water can accumulate during our monsoon season. Some prime breeding grounds are water in a cup, in
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Ever feel like you’re the life of the party when it comes to mosquito bites? Seems like every backyard barbeque has at least one person who takes one for the team. In a previous post, we’ve discussed the reasons for this disparity. In this post, we offer some tips on how to prevent mosquito bites
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Mosquito and The Laws of Attraction Have you ever stood next to a friend or family member on a nice summer evening, start to feel itchy, and realize you have been bitten by a mosquito several times! You than look to your friend or family member, in which they shrug their shoulders and state they
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Mosquitoes: How to get rid of them using a Mosquito Trap! What you need to know about how a mosquito trap works: Mosquitoes produce quickly, one female mosquito produces between 50 and 500 eggs. Female mosquitoes, scope out the best place to lay their eggs, which includes anything with sufficient moisture. It only takes a
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