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Abell Pest Control Sheds Light on Tick Surge

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Due to global warming, the recent abnormally warm winter has allowed ticks to move to new areas and lengthen their active season,” explained Aaron Soudant, Director of Quality Assurance at Abell Pest Control.

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  • Due to global warming, the recent abnormally warm winter has allowed ticks to move to new areas and lengthen their active season,” explained Aaron Soudant, Director of Quality Assurance at Abell Pest Control.
  • Abell Pest Control offers the following tips to avoid tick bites and minimize the risk of Lyme disease:
    Dress Appropriately: Wear long pants, and long sleeves and opt for light-colored clothing to make ticks easier to spot.
  • Abell Pest Control, a leader in pest control solutions, is dedicated to raising awareness about tick-borne illnesses and empowering communities with knowledge and resources for protection.
  • Celebrating 100 years of trust, Abell Pest Control has been safeguarding homes and businesses since 1924.

Stricter Leishmaniasis Testing Pet Import Rules Spreading According to Air Animal

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Countries worldwide are toughening pet immigration rules to stop diseases from spreading among animals, according to Air Animal Pet Movers.

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  • Countries worldwide are toughening pet immigration rules to stop diseases from spreading among animals, according to Air Animal Pet Movers.
  • "That's happening because more people are moving around with their fur babies," said Walter M. Woolf, Air Animal Pet Movers founding veterinarian and CEO.
  • TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Countries worldwide are toughening pet immigration rules to stop diseases from spreading among animals, according to Air Animal Pet Movers.
  • The latest expansion is testing dogs for leishmaniasis," said Walter M. Woolf, Air Animal Pet Movers founding veterinarian and CEO.

Osmo Receives $8.5 million in Funding to Support Advancement in AI-Enabled Insect Control

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Osmo, a machine olfaction startup, announced the receipt of a $3.5 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to advance the company's AI-enabled scent platform for discovering and producing compounds that repel, attract, or destroy disease-carrying insects to improve animal and human health. The grant is in addition to a $5 million equity investment in Osmo that the foundation made at the company's January 2023 launch.

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  • The grant is in addition to a $5 million equity investment in Osmo that the foundation made at the company's January 2023 launch.
  • Developing compounds with specific scents that repel or deter insects can effectively disrupt their attraction to human hosts, minimizing disease transmission and providing a targeted, efficient approach to insect control.
  • "In the vast space of billions of potential molecules, only a few thousand have ever been screened for such capabilities.
  • All of us at Osmo are particularly excited about using our map to design totally new molecules to stop the spread of insect-borne disease."

Fly season: what to know about Australia's most common flies and how to keep them away

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

This year is off to a bumper start, with bush flies swarming beach-goers, March flies on the march, and mosquitoes taking to the skies en masse.

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  • This year is off to a bumper start, with bush flies swarming beach-goers, March flies on the march, and mosquitoes taking to the skies en masse.
  • Despite their sheer diversity, we’re likely to encounter only a select few flies daily.

Familiar faces

    • They slake their thirst on the sweat and tears of mammals and so linger around our heads, shoulders and faces in search of a refreshing drink.
    • These small explorers are otherwise harmless, and pose no serious threat to health or home beyond being a mild nuisance.
    • They are also, however, excellent pollinators, with some orchids relying on their hard work and specialised mouthparts for survival.
    • Malaria is among the farthest-reaching, while Ross River Virus, chikungunya, zika and dengue all circulate with help from mosquitoes.

Shoo fly?


    For the minority of flies that prove a recurring annoyance, the primary goal is to deter rather than kill them. In this case, the remedies are simple:
    • Read more:
      The battle against bugs: it's time to end chemical warfare

      Avoid reaching for the bug-bombs and sprays, which have devastating impacts on beneficial insects.

    • Similarly, those noise-emitting, electrified or smelly gadgets that promise a fly-free existence are best avoided, as most are either ineffective, or harm far more than their intended targets.

From pesky to paramount

    • Flies are among the most diverse animals on the planet, and are utterly crucial for the healthy function of our ecosystems.
    • On the other side of the circle of life are outstanding decomposers, such as black soldier flies.
    • Moreover, flies have proven invaluable in forensics, medicine and scientific research, and environmental monitoring, underscoring how deeply our lives intertwine with theirs.

Fly on

    • The natural world – us included – would not be the same without them.
    • He is also affiliated with the conservation charity Invertebrates Australia.

Announcing a new partnership to protect Switzerland with MozzyStop: Redefining insect protection.

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

MozzyStop, powered by LivFul's groundbreaking STAYTEC™ technology and IR3535®, comes as a timely solution to safeguard you and your loved ones.

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  • MozzyStop, powered by LivFul's groundbreaking STAYTEC™ technology and IR3535®, comes as a timely solution to safeguard you and your loved ones.
  • "We place quality above all else, and MozzyStop embodies that philosophy perfectly," emphasized Raffaele Carmine, Managing Director of Kingnature.
  • "Our shared mission with LivFul, to help individuals live their potential, forms a strong foundation for this partnership.
  • Together, we are producing a product that will redefine insect protection and enhance the well-being of our community."

How to Prevent Unwanted Pests from Invading Your Backyard Barbecues this Summer

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

FAIRFAX, Va., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the midst of summer, barbecues and outdoor gatherings are in full swing and unwanted pests are hoping to join in on the fun. An online survey from the National Recreation and Park Association reports having a picnic or barbecue is a favorite summertime outdoor activity in the U.S. To protect families during their summer celebrations, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is sharing tips to prevent encounters with pests like ants, ticks, mosquitoes and stinging insects.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the midst of summer, barbecues and outdoor gatherings are in full swing and unwanted pests are hoping to join in on the fun.
  • NPMA is warning Americans about the threats pests pose and how to prevent them from ruining backyard barbecues.
  • "Summer barbecues are supposed to be all about fun but mosquitoes and ticks are a couple of pests that are more than just a nuisance.
  • You'll want to watch out for stinging insects especially – these pests send more than half a million people to the emergency room each year."

Not all repellents are equal – here's how to avoid mosquito bites this summer

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Monday, July 10, 2023

Now that summer is in full swing, mosquitoes have come out across the United States. The use of mosquito repellents can protect both your health and sanity this summer. While mosquitoes leave bothersome, itchy bites on your skin, they can also pose a serious and sometimes deadly risk to your health. When a mosquito bites you, it may transmit harmful pathogens that cause dangerous diseases like malaria, Dengue fever, Zika and West Nile. Avoiding mosquito bitesOne single blood meal can give rise to about 100 mosquito eggs that hatch into wiggling larvae.

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Now that summer is in full swing, mosquitoes have come out across the United States. The use of mosquito repellents can protect both your health and sanity this summer. While mosquitoes leave bothersome, itchy bites on your skin, they can also pose a serious and sometimes deadly risk to your health. When a mosquito bites you, it may transmit harmful pathogens that cause dangerous diseases like malaria, Dengue fever, Zika and West Nile.

Avoiding mosquito bites

    • One single blood meal can give rise to about 100 mosquito eggs that hatch into wiggling larvae.
    • Our team at the New Mexico State University Molecular Vector Physiology Laboratory has studied different types of mosquito repellents and their efficacy for over a decade.

All about repellents

    • Some of the oldest records of the use of mosquito repellents date back to early Egyptian and Roman history.
    • Scientists understand how certain repellents like DEET work at the molecular level, but for many of them, it is still unknown why exactly they repel mosquitoes.

Testing repellents

    • For some products, testing was as simple as putting a volunteer’s treated arm into a cage with 25 mosquitoes and waiting for the first mosquito bite.
    • For others, like citronella candles, we used a slow-speed wind tunnel and put a candle or device between a person and a cage of mosquitoes.

Mosquito repellents that don’t work

    • Even if they are loaded with repellents, they can’t protect your whole body from mosquito bites.
    • In fact, when our lab tested one of these devices, we found a slight increase in mosquito attraction to the wearer.
    • Dietary supplements – vitamin B, garlic and so on – don’t work.
    • Light-based repellents don’t work.

Mosquito repellents that work


    And here is our ranking of what does work, starting with the best repellent/active ingredient.
    Other essential oils – some work, some not so much. We applied 20 different essential oils in a 10% essential oil lotion mixture to volunteers’ skin. Here’s what we found:
    • Based on our study, we recommend using repellents with the active ingredient DEET if you live in or are traveling to regions with a high risk of vector-borne disease transmission.
    • However, plant-based repellents will work just fine to prevent nuisance mosquito bites in low-risk areas, as long as you reapply them as needed.

All of Beer Announces MosquitoniX Chemical-Free Mosquito Repellent Wrist Band

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Oberiberg, Switzerland--(Newsfile Corp. - July 3, 2023) - All of Beer has announced the MosquitoniX Band, a battery-powered wearable band that can repel mosquitoes.

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  • Oberiberg, Switzerland--(Newsfile Corp. - July 3, 2023) - All of Beer has announced the MosquitoniX Band, a battery-powered wearable band that can repel mosquitoes.
  • Available in minimalistic designs, the MosquitoniX Band can be worn on the wrist as the user carries out their daily activities.
  • For consumers looking for chemical-free alternatives, All of Beer recommends the MosquitoniX Band as a non-toxic and non-intrusive mosquito repellent.
  • The MosquitoniX Band also sets itself apart from other wearable repellents by having three distinct settings.

Mosquito Joe® Shares Vital Tips to Safeguard Against Mosquitoes as Malaria Cases Resurface in U.S.

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Friday, June 30, 2023

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mosquito Joe®, a Neighborly® company, is urging homeowners to take immediate action against mosquitoes following the public health alert issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) earlier this week, confirming the presence of malaria cases in Florida and Texas. These cases are the first instances of the mosquito-borne disease in the country since 2003. As nationwide concerns arise from this news, Mosquito Joe is committed to educating the public about the factors contributing to malaria transmission, its symptoms, and how to protect themselves ahead of the Fourth of July festivities.

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  • Malaria is a serious and potentially fatal disease that is transmitted through the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.
  • Though extremely rare in the U.S., there are more than 240 million cases of malaria diagnosed each year, according to the CDC.
  • At Mosquito Joe, we are committed to taking an active role in educating the public on effective mosquito prevention techniques to safeguard our communities from diseases like malaria."
  • Mosquito Joe is dedicated to helping homeowners protect themselves from the dangers of mosquitoes and the associated health risks.

Do these seven things really stop mosquitoes biting you?

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Friday, June 23, 2023

That’s because mosquitoes use their sense of smell to find people to bite, and some people smell better to them.

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  • That’s because mosquitoes use their sense of smell to find people to bite, and some people smell better to them.
  • We can change how we smell using perfume, soaps, our diet and so on, but which changes can stop us from being bitten by mosquitoes?
  • The number of mosquito bites, alongside other measurements, was recorded, and the results provided no evidence that garlic repelled mosquitoes.
  • That’s because your genetics also influence how you smell, and therefore how attractive you are to mosquitoes.