mosquitoes

New Way To Keep Mosquitoes Away From You
New Way To Keep Mosquitoes Away From You
New Way To Keep Mosquitoes Away From You
Spring and Summer are right around the corner in south Louisiana and you know what that means, mosquito season. You don't need me to tell you how mosquitoes in this neck of the woods can be very aggressive. You can spray the yard, your body, your clothes and still, they find you and bite. Relief may be something extremely simple an doesn't involve sprays, special clothing or scented candles.
Natural Mosquito Repellents
Natural Mosquito Repellents
Natural Mosquito Repellents
The recent heavy rains are expected to lead to lots more mosquitoes, but there are natural ways to fight back.
Most Infested
Most Infested
Most Infested
The mosquito has been called the Louisiana state bird. I would call it a love/hate relationship, but it's all hate. Orkin has released their list of "Top 50 Mosquito Cities" and Lafayette has claimed a spot on the list.
West Nile Virus Risk Expected To Rise As Flood Water Recedes
West Nile Virus Risk Expected To Rise As Flood Water Recedes
West Nile Virus Risk Expected To Rise As Flood Water Recedes
State health officials say the risk of contracting West Nile virus is expected to rise as water from recent flooding across south Louisiana recedes. The year started off relatively slowly in terms of the number of cases. However, that's where the good news stops.
Zika is Here
Zika is Here
Zika is Here
Two confirmed cases of the Zika Virus have been reported in Louisiana. What do you need to know in order to protect yourself and your family from this potentially life threatening virus?
Expensive Bug Spray!
Expensive Bug Spray!
Expensive Bug Spray!
Mosquitoes are a plague on the Earth. People in Louisiana joke they grow big enough here to carry small children away. One thing we DO know, they carry disease. Mosquitoes brought the West Nile virus to the Bayou State, and are known to carry other illnesses like Malaria. It's no wonder we go to great lengths to keep them away. Posci.com reports, Victoria's Secret Bombshell perfume repels mosquitoes.
Rain Brings Mosquitoes
Rain Brings Mosquitoes
Rain Brings Mosquitoes
People often joke the mosquitoes in South Louisiana could carry a small child away. All kidding aside, they can be very dangerous. Mosquitoes carry several dangerous, even potentially fatal illnesses, like malaria and West Nile Virus. Spring rains have drenched the Bayou State recently. The Vermilion River reached flood stage on April 14th. There's water seemingly everywhere. That's where mosquitoes breed, and make their homes. There are a number of things you can do to protect yourself and your family...