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Zika Virus: Protect Yourself
Recently the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of mosquitoes is the new threat of the Zika virus. The Zika Virus has not spread to the United States, but that does not mean that we shouldn’t educate ourselves on what to do in order to prevent the contraction and spread of the virus.…
Read MoreTires for Mosquito Control, How?
Here’s a Hint: It’s a Brilliant Low-Tech Trap! What do we do when we know where mosquitoes love to breed? Easy. A DIY trap for getting rid of them. A couple of Canadian researchers have developed a trap called Ovillanta – with the help from Mexico’s National Institute of Public Health. It is a mosquito…
Read MoreThe Buzz on Zika Virus
What We Need You to Know Zika virus recently made news when it was identified in Dallas and Travis County a couple of months ago. It caused quite the frenzy, but how much do we really know about it? The Bug Master has a couple of helpful answers to keep you in the know! How…
Read MoreFirst Case of Zika Virus Confirmed in Travis County
Travis County Health and Human Services Department Confirmed First Case of Zika Virus In yesterday’s press release, The Travis County Health and Human Services Department confirmed the first positive case of Zika Virus. A male under the age of 50 contracted the virus while in Colombia. An earlier discovery confirmed the first case in Dallas,…
Read MoreLeaf Cutter Ants
Ants, Leaves & Fungus Farms Leaf cutter ants are a species of fungus-farming ants equipped with sharp-toothed jaws that allow them to slice and dice anything from plant leaves to flower petals. These lumber-jack like ants are also outfitted with tips at the end of their legs that can grasp and hold onto plants as…
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