Austin residents start venturing outdoors more often as the late fall and winter temperatures bring cooler days. Also, many residents enjoy the lack of mosquitoes as dusk arrives. After the Zika scare this year, residents in the area are wondering where these pests go when it is cold out and when they will return. Where…
The Aedes mosquito family is known for carrying and transmitting Zika virus, and it is one of the most common species found in Austin. As the winter approaches, mosquitoes will be scarce until late winter or early spring. However, it is important to know the current Zika facts and tips for preventing it in 2017.…
After a long summer that was darkened with the threat of Zika, Austin residents are starting to breathe a sigh of relief as mosquito populations dwindle. However, the relief will not last for long. Mosquitoes will return in force when temperatures reach about 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Many of them live in holes in the ground…
Mosquitoes stick to a fairly regular schedule in much of the country. Starting in June, these pests fly about in swarms and hang out in yards until late August or early September. However, mosquitoes enjoy the Austin weather so much that they continue to bother everyone even in November. Austin’s hot, humid climate gives rise…
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,…
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…
Approximately 75 percent of the crops that humans rely on for food require pollination by bees, other insects or birds, according to researchers at Penn State University, and up to 95 percent of the flowers and trees found in nature also rely on pollinators. In recent years, the declining population of bees in the United…
If one thing can put a damper on an otherwise fun-filled summer in Austin, TX, it’s dealing with mosquitoes. These pesky pests are a fact of life, but that doesn’t mean that you have to resign yourself to being perpetually bitten up. There are ways to reduce the risk of being bitten in the first…
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…
Each year, more than 80 percent of Americans will enjoy at least one outdoor barbecue. To avoid the intense summer heat, many people prefer to cook later in the day, but the moderate temperatures also provide the ideal conditions for mosquitoes. In addition to being a nuisance, mosquitoes can pose a serious health risk to…