Common Breeding Grounds for Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes are a common problem during summertime. To prevent mosquitoes from breeding near your home, you have to remove the locations where mosquitoes lay their eggs. The common house mosquito typically likes to lay its eggs in standing water, and it only needs an inch of water to lay eggs. Removing bird baths, swimming pools,…

Research to Help Honeybees

Honeybees are incredibly important to our ecosystem, and in recent years it has been discovered just how devastating the impact of pesticides has been on the bee population. Without pollinators like bees, humans wouldn’t be able to produce the crops we need, so it’s important to find a way to both protect the food humans…

Types of Mosquitoes in the Austin area

Summer is in full swing in Austin, which means the mosquitoes aren’t far behind. While everyone knows that mosquitoes are a nuisance, you may not realize there are different types of mosquitoes around your home. Because different breeds of mosquito are attracted to different things, it’s important to know what kinds of mosquitoes you may…

Zika Prevention Tips

Ways to Avoid the Zika Virus in Austin, TX With the Zika outbreak rapidly spreading across the Americas, prevention is key to preventing the disease. Once Zika is contracted, it causes flu-like symptoms that often go unnoticed. Unfortunately, the virus carries a risk of birth defects and deaths among unborn children. If a pregnant woman…