Baseball is one of America’s favorite pastime activities – and for good reason. The ballpark atmosphere brings back memories with families and friends of homeruns celebrated and games won. From the major leagues to the sandlot, baseball fields are also a common place to find mosquitoes that may carry West Nile virus. Evening games can … Continued
Recently, the New York Times published an article on effective methods to control mosquitoes and ticks that cause West Nile virus and Lyme disease. This information is more important than ever as we are coming off the heels of the worst year ever for West Nile virus (claiming 286 lives), and as Lyme disease was … Continued
July is National Picnic Month and a great time to combine family, friends, and food with outdoor games and sunshine. Whether it’s hosting an impromptu picnic in the backyard or taking sandwiches to the kid’s ballgame, picnics create memories that will last a lifetime. But the recipe for a successful picnic doesn’t end there. It … Continued
In observance of National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, June 23 to June 29, RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment)® is bringing attention to the importance of eliminating the growing threat of mosquitoes that are spreading West Nile virus across the nation. Last year was the worst ever for West Nile virus deaths with 286 … Continued
This weekend, enjoy your Father’s Day celebration outdoors. One of the best ways to spend time with family and friends is to take part in outdoor activities like barbecuing, ball games, or simply kicking back in the shade. Almost synonymous to outdoor fun are outdoor pests like mosquitoes, ticks, wasps and pesky flies. With Father’s … Continued
Written by: Robin L. Tabuchi, Research Entomologist, University of California, Berkeley. I have always been curious about insects. When I was little, I loved catching them and observing their behavior. Now that I have my own child, I love seeing the fascination in his eyes every time he spots an insect. No matter what he … Continued
Many people know that if you step on a fire ant mound, you’re probably going to get bitten. Do you know what to do if they attack you or your child? How much do you REALLY know about fire ants?! It only takes fire ants 10 seconds to swarm when they’ve been disturbed. True or … Continued
Ah, summertime. July is National Picnic Month and a great time to get out and enjoy a relaxing, outdoor picnic with families and friends. Unfortunately, certain uninvited guests — ants, mosquitoes, and ticks — can sometimes crash the festivities. Read on to see how you can prevent these pesky pests from ruining your scenic soirée! … Continued