The Ultimate Guide to Ashland Mosquito Control Mosquitoes are pesky insects that can ruin your outdoor experience and pose a health risk by transmitting diseases such as West Nile virus and Zika virus. If you live in Ashland or the…
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Should you apply sunscreen or DEET first? Here’s what you need to know about using sunscreen and DEET products.
Mosquitoes thrive in warm temperatures but can’t stand the cold. Expect mosquitoes to start biting in spring and summer. Mosquitoes typically function best when the temperature reaches approximately 80°F. Meanwhile, they become dormant at around 60°F and can’t survive at…
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Mosquito season is almost here — start preparing today. Spring is coming to central Massachusetts. This also means mosquito season is right around the corner. But there’s no reason to let mosquitoes get the best of you this year or…
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Could your eyes have deceived you? Are mosquitoes on the decline? For years, we have known that worldwide climate change has contributed to more ticks and mosquitoes. There have been catastrophic floods in the southern U.S. and West Coast areas…
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You have seen them, we have all seen them. Intriguing as they might be, should we trust them? Mosquito control devices tout their ability to effectively repel or kill mosquitoes. You might have been encouraged to purchase one from online…
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This is the perfect time of year to think about mosquito control. When we pose the question, “What is the best mosquito control,” we are not necessarily looking for the most effective solution. Truth is, mosquito protection is not a one-size-fits-all concept. Just like the clothes we wear, the cars we drive, and the homes we live in, the best mosquito control is the mosquito control that serves us best. There are options.
Spotted lanternflies are not just bad, they are downright despicable. And they are in Massachusetts. A breeding colony of spotted lanternflies was confirmed in Fitchburg, Mass, in late September. The Department of Agricultural Resources is working to contain the infestation. …
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Do mosquitoes migrate when the weather begins to cool? Do they die? Where do mosquitoes go in the winter? The life cycle of a mosquito depends on the species, sex, and even the environment. For instance, male mosquitoes tend to have a shorter lifespan than females. Male mosquitoes usually mate once and die. Their lifespan is an average of one week. The female mosquito usually lives through three breeding cycles. They can lay eggs about every third day of their life. Depending on their mating schedule, female mosquitoes can live a couple of weeks or even a month. One study found that the West Nile mosquito species, Culex, survived longer in mild summer temperatures. Extreme temperatures saw shorter lifespans for both male and female Culex mosquitoes. What about wintertime temperatures?
Mosquitoes are a problem for any outdoor setting. When you’re trying to enjoy a beautiful day, the last thing you want is to find yourself swatting away mosquitoes and dealing with itchy bites. Beyond how annoying you may find them,…
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