The bright, citrus scent of lemons serves as an effective mosquito repellent. Placing twelve lemon slices in strategic locations around outdoor entertaining areas creates a natural barrier against ...

To reduce the risk of mosquito bites, residents are encouraged to use an EPA-registered insect repellent containing active ingredients like DEET, picaridin, the repellent version of oil of lemon ...

Border residents are being urged to take precautions after a mosquito-borne disease has been detected in the region.

Avoid being outside when the bugs are most active. Many insects that cause itchy bites are most active at sunrise or sunset. Examples are chiggers, no-see-ums, and mosquitoes. Insect repellents that ...

It’s the fifth case of the viral infection detected in WA this year, but the first in the South West region since August 2023 ...

West Nile Virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne viral illness. It occurs throughout the United States and can cause disease in humans, birds, and other mammals. West Nile Virus spreads to a person through ...

Each year as the temperature drops and the grass once again turns green, the Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control ...

WA Health is encouraging community members and visitors to the South West to take steps to prevent mosquito bites, following the first detection of ...

Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is a disease caused by a mosquito-borne virus. EEE virus can cause disease in humans, horses, and some bird species. EEE virus can be found in the eastern half of the ...