With so much attention focused on the spread of Zika virus these past two years — albeit warranted due to its outbreak in key cities across the U.S. including Atlanta and Miami — many Americans may have forgotten about another mosquito-borne illness that is even more deadly: West Nile virus. Contrary to what you may […]
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Getting Rid Of Mosquitoes In Pools
Mosquitoes and pools don’t mix well together. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in water, preferably standing water. If your pool has not been used for a while you may find mosquito larvae, or ‘wrigglers’ as they as often referred to, enjoying an early spring or summer swim. They will also love your pool covers – particularly […]
What We Know About Zika Virus
As the Atlanta mosquito control experts, Mr. Mister is making an effort to provide you with updated information regarding the ongoing Zika virus situation both nationwide and around the world. There are other areas on the internet containing more details about the mosquito-borne illness, but Mr. Mister wants to provide insight into areas where Zika […]
The Most Important Zika Virus Developments From 2016
We at Mr. Mister want to acknowledge the important advancements that were reached in 2016 in regards to the troubling Zika virus and its potential effects on the United States as a whole. For one, researchers officially confirmed the suspected link between Zika virus and microcephaly. The virus itself first made its debut in […]
Do Mosquito Eating Fish Actually Exist?
If you’re like many in the U.S, you might be worried about the spread of Zika virus — especially if you have a lake, pond, or decorative water feature that tends to attract mosquitoes during the months of spring and summer. While most of the Zika cases diagnosed among American residents so far have been […]
Extra Mosquito Control Steps to Ensure Mosquitoes Stay Far Away This Spring
At this point, science has proven the fact that mosquitoes are attracted to certain types of people more than they are others. Which makes it quite difficult for effective mosquito control. With that being sad, we have all had those nights where, while we may get bitten by seemingly every mosquito in close proximity, these […]
Florida Finds Two New Disease Carrying Mosquitoes
According to researchers from University of Florida, two new tropical disease carrying mosquitoes have been discovered in the state of Florida for the first time. Many entomologists (AKA the experts in insects) did not expect to find the two species — known as Aedeomyia squamipennis and Culex panocossa — in Homestead as well as in […]
Has the Zika Epidemic Been Solved With The DNA Vaccine?
Since its initial outbreak in the U.S. scientists have been rushing to develop a vaccine for the Zika virus at rapid speed to counteract the epidemic it has become nationwide. The continued threat has pushed scientists to attempt to create a DNA vaccine, which many believe could revolutionize all vaccines. This DNA vaccine is very […]
Mosquito Myths Debunked
Needless to say, there are quite a few misconceptions out there when it comes to controlling mosquitoes. Despite what you may have thought, the food items you consume won’t affect your chances of being bitten by a mosquito, and neither will stocking up on a plethora of citronella candles. To help you separate fact from […]
The Forgotten Mosquito-Borne Illness: West Nile Virus
With so much attention focused on the spread of Zika virus these past two years — albeit warranted due to its outbreak in key cities across the U.S. including Atlanta and Miami — many Americans may have forgotten about another mosquito-borne illness that is even more deadly: West Nile virus. Contrary to what you may […]
