Mosquitoes have always been a nuisance and they’ve made it back into the news as a public health threat with the emergence of the Zika virus in the U.S., although mosquitoes have always been known to transmit other dangerous diseases as well. In fact, around the world, mosquitoes account for an estimated one to two million deaths annually, with insect control efforts a major undertaking in underdeveloped parts of the world.
Bug Control
Three Tips For Keeping Flies Away!
This summer it seems as though we’ve had more than our share of house flies here in Arkansas, with several instances of severe home infestations, which is not only annoying but also potentially dangerous. Attracted to virtually any food source, including garbage, sewage, and dead animals, flies are known to carry a number of easily communicable diseases, including typhoid, cholera, dysentery, salmonella, anthrax and tuberculosis. Flies can also transmit the eggs of parasitic worms to animals and humans.