January 07, 2020
After you have been bitten by a mosquito infected with this virus, it can take between 4 and 10 days for the symptoms to show up. There are two types of illness: systemic and encephalitic, which results in swelling of the brain. Which type of illness a person gets will depend on their age, health and other factors. It's possible to contract this disease and have no symptoms at all.
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December 16, 2019
You probably already know that hanging your Christmas lights in the middle of July is a no-no, but if you want to avoid being "that neighbor" that everyone talks about when they're not around, MosquitoNix is here to help with a holiday light etiquette guide. We'll walk you through the basics of when and where to hang your holiday lights so all you spread is cheer and not annoyance.
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December 16, 2019
Heading into nature for a camping trip is a great way to spend some quality time with your family and create memories. Camping gets you away from the stresses of everyday life and allows you to unplug. To ensure that you have an enjoying experience while camping outdoors, you need to find a way to keep mosquitoes at bay.
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August 07, 2019
MosquitoNix® is excited to announce the launch of our newest mosquito control solution featuring natural, non-toxic ingredients. This revolutionary new product offers the benefits of an effective insect repellent while providing a safe place for your family and pets to play. Available in both our misting systems and our fogging treatments, this all-new, completely sustainable solution introduces an eco-friendly way to keep your yard free from mosquitoes, flies, ticks and other flying insect pests. Learn more about how we're creating a better way to make your outdoor spaces more enjoyable while protecting the environment.
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August 01, 2019
There are four main mosquito-borne diseases to consider. West Nile virus is the most common, and typically presents with non-life-threatening symptoms like headaches, fever, joint pain and skin rashes, with a small percentage of cases developing into fatal illnesses.
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June 10, 2019
Probably the last thing in the world that residents of the Houston, Texas, area would like are more bugs. Harris County already has one of the worst mosquito problems in the nation. The warm, humid climate is a prime breeding ground for the dangerous insects, and it’s been made worse recently by weather that’s even warmer and wetter than usual.
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May 29, 2019
For years, has been widely understood that the carbon dioxide in our breath attracts mosquitoes like moths to a flame. Every time we exhale, we release carbon dioxide into the air; mosquitoes can smell it from over 30 feet away. The frequency of our exhalation and the amount of carbon dioxide we emit depends on the individual, our activity level and our chemical makeup.
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May 17, 2019
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Because mosquitoes have no real “evasive action” and they are easy to catch, bats often prefer mosquitoes over other insects. University of Michigan noted that one brown myotis bat (Myotis lucifungus) can catch up to 1,000 insects in one hour. Additionally, large bat colonies that were studied have been calculated to capture 50 tons of insects annually — and 15 tons of mosquitoes.
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March 13, 2019
A new study by researchers at Oregon State University shows that the type of mosquitoes that carry malaria, anopheline mosquitoes, were present on the Earth 100 million years ago. That's older than some dinosaurs, which scientists say lived as recently as 66 million years ago.
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