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Florence brings Flooding and Mosquitoes to PWC

mosquitotek — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 12:27:23 +0000

As the remnants of Hurricane Florence have pushed farther north and west of the eastern seaboard, heavy rains have inundated areas of northern Virginia and caused flooding as far north as DC. Not only did the areas around the floodplains…

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Heavy Rains from Florence bring Flooding and Mosquitoes to NOVA

mosquitotek — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 12:37:25 +0000

As Hurricane Florence pounded the Carolina’s and brought record setting amounts of rainfall, Virginia residents found out that the sheer size of this storm also sent large amounts of rain, tornadoes and flooding well into the Northern Virginia area and…

Will the East Asian Tick Spread to the Arlington Area This Year?

mosquitotek — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 00:49:31 +0000

The East Asian tick has made the news in the last few days because it is a new tick species that was identified as being in the United States this year. It was first identified last fall, but efforts were…

What Are the Signs of SFTS?

mosquitotek — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 22:18:53 +0000

There are have been reports that the East Asian tick has spread to the United States. This tick is one of the only known carriers of the deadly SFTS virus. This virus was first discovered in China in 2009. Each…

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Useful Tips to Get Rid of Fleas in Your Basement

mosquitotek — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 10:28:05 +0000

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/78/Basement_Bonus_Room_%282%29.jpg Fleas can be one of the most annoying insects that we have to deal with in our homes. It can be difficult to completely eradicate them once they have a foothold in your basement. In this article, I would…

A Guide to Mosquitoes

mosquitotek — Sat, 14 Apr 2018 02:32:55 +0000

Mosquitoes have been plaguing people throughout all known time. Not only do they cause itchy bites that can be annoying, there are responsible for spreading a number of serious illnesses. The threat is so serious and ongoing that most communities…

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5 Reasons You Should be Talking about Ticks

mosquitotek — Sat, 14 Apr 2018 02:29:19 +0000

Many people never think about ticks. It is not a common that is commonly discussed. However, it is important to raise awareness about ticks and the dangers that they can cause to you and your family. Here are five reasons…

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5 Home Projects to Combat Mosquitoes

mosquitotek — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 03:07:30 +0000

Mosquitoes are a nuisance for a number of different reasons. While many people focus more on the annoyance of being covered in itchy bites. Mosquitoes actually carry a number of serious illnesses that can affect both your family and your…

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What Are Mosquito Control Programs?

mosquitotek — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 03:03:12 +0000

Mosquitoes are an issue throughout the world. They spread a number of serious illnesses. There are different strategies that people take to protect themselves from mosquitoes including use mosquito repellent, and mosquito netting. They may use candles and bug lights.…

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5 Commonly Asked Questions About Ticks

mosquitotek — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 23:18:03 +0000

Ticks can spread serious illnesses. They can make you and your family quite sick. People can get ticks when they spend time outside. They are more common in wooded areas, but they can also be found in the suburbs and…

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