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Even with proper precautions, sometimes mosquito bites happen. Most mosquito bites are an itchy nuisance that can ruin your time outside. When a mosquito bites you, it pierces the skin using its mouthpiece. This mouthpiece, called a proboscis, is long, skinny, and is used to collect blood that female mosquitoes need in order to lay their eggs. While the mosquito is feeding, … Continue reading What Is the Best Way to Treat Mosquito Bites? →

You know that mosquitoes bite and sometimes carry diseases, but what else do you know about them? Here are 10 facts about mosquitoes that you probably didn’t know. New York, NY is the buggiest city in the U.S. According to a recent list, the Big Apple was determined to be the city most bothered by … Continue reading 10 Facts About Mosquitoes You Didn’t Know →

Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States. It is most common in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions and the upper Midwest. In Massachusetts, Lyme disease occurs throughout the state. It is caused by bacteria that are spread by tiny, infected black-legged (otherwise known as deer) ticks. Most humans are infected … Continue reading What is Lyme Disease? →

Best Ways to Avoid Mosquito Bites Mosquito bites are more than annoying, itchy blemishes. Mosquitoes carry deadly diseases like West Nile virus and EEE, so avoiding mosquito bites is important when you’re outdoors. Luckily there are several ways to avoid mosquito bites this summer. Use insect repellent. Even being outside a short time can be … Continue reading Ways To Avoid Mosquito Bites →

Mosquitoes are effective at making their way inside, actively seeking cracks, gaps and broken screens. When it comes to getting rid of mosquitoes inside your home, the best solution is prevention. Here are seven ways to keep mosquitoes out of your house:  1) Don’t leave doors and windows open.  Although this solution sounds easy, if … Continue reading How To Get Rid of Mosquitoes Inside the House →