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Burning coffee grounds not proven method to prevent mosquito bites
WTSP-TV Tampa· 4 days agoOne viral “hack” repeated in several posts and videos on social media claims burning coffee can do...
West Nile virus detected in Sacramento mosquitoes for the first time this year
Sacramento Bee via Yahoo News· 4 days agoThroughout the state, there have been 52 West Nile-positive mosquito samples as of Friday, well...
The ultimate guide to travel vaccinations
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 4 days agoWherever your travels take you, whatever the purpose of your trip, finding out about likely health risks at your destination – and how to reduce them –...
No-See-Um Bites vs. Bed Bug Bites: 6 Ways to ID the Bug Behind the Sting
Bob Vila via Yahoo News· 3 days agoThe most common culprits of these irritations are no-see-ums and bed bugs—but what’s the difference...
With ticks more prevalent than ever, prevention is key for people and pets
The Argus-Press· 1 day agoThis increase in tick population has been marked by increased human-tick encounters — data from the...
Are there plants that repel mosquitoes? Maybe. Here's what to know
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 2 days agoAlmost all of the plants touted for their repellent properties are herbaceous (non-woody), and many...
Ask a doctor: ‘How can I prevent scarring from bug bites and poison ivy?’
Fox News· 5 days agoWith the arrival of summer comes more time spent outdoors — which also means a greater risk of itchy...
9 ways to repel deer flies and horse flies
Bangor Daily News· 7 days agoDeer flies and horse flies can easily ruin an outdoor experience. The jury is still out on whether or not liquid insect repellent is effective against...
Origins of St. Louis mosquito-borne virus now spreading in Nevada
KTVI via Yahoo News· 1 day agoST. LOUIS – In the summer of 1933, St. Louis experienced a mosquito-borne viral epidemic that...
Mosquitoes With West Nile Virus Surround Las Vegas
Time Magazine· 4 days agoTwo pools, comprising 46 mosquitoes from two ZIP codes, have also tested positive for the virus that causes St. Louis encephalitis. The health district’s...