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Warming climate will expand mosquito’s realm
John Beier, an expert in vector biology and control at the Miller School of Medicine, answers questions about climate change’s impact on mosquitoes and on the locally transmitted cases of malaria in Florida.
How Do Feathers Keep Birds Warm?
It requires thousands and thousands of feathers and a whole lot of preening.
How Do Birds Stay Warm on a Cold Winter’s Night?
Winter is a tough time for birds, but a warm place to sleep can give them an edge. A scientist’s look at the cozy, and often crazy, hideouts birds choose as their winter bedrooms.
Swat Away Those Mosquitoes with These Tips
There are a number of different ways you can keep the mosquitoes out of your yard this summer. Take a look at a few:
How long can mosquitoes survive?
In this post we answer the question of how long can mosquitoes survive and with summer ending is it worth treating for mosquitoes.
Warmer Temperatures Mean Flooding Concerns For Many Homeowners
One of the biggest things homeowners can do to prevent flooding is to walk outside and clean the snow and ice from inside the pipe on your curb that leads to the sump pump
Why a warmer Earth could also mean a wetter one
A new report connects the dots between rising temperatures, rain events and stronger hurricanes.
What Birds Tell Us About Climate Change's Threats
Just in time for COP21, a new international report shows how a warming world harms birds—and what needs to be done to save them.
Why I Love Chickens Hen Shows Baby Chick How To Eat Mosquito
In this shorter clip that was orginally posted first to my instacram, I pet a little baby chicks belly until an evil mosquito swoops in to attempt to steal m...
How mosquitoes walk on water
How Knowing a Mosquito's Habitat Can Aid in Mosquito Control
Ask any mosquito control expert: what makes a better mosquito habitat? And they'll surely tell you any area on your property that collects stagnant water.
When is It Time to Spray for Mosquitoes
What situation requires spraying for mosquitoes? What time of year should I begin mosquito control measures? What is the best time of day to spray? To answer these questions about the right time to spray for mosquitoes, you will need some basic knowledge about mosquitoes and their behaviors.
How to reduce mosquitoes around your yard
This is notoriously the time of year that mosquitoes start to become an annoying side effect of spending anytime outside.
How To Hydrate Well As The Weather Warms
As the weather warms up, our requirement for water increases.
How to Keep Baby Chicks Warm
Because it is essential that new chicks stay warm without overheating, it’s a good idea to prepare their brooder at least 24 hours before their arrival. Selecting the right heat lamp and setting the ideal temperature will ensure a healthy climate for your chicks.
8 Facts about How Often Mosquitos Repopulate
There are plenty of misconceptions about how often mosquitos reproduce. Learn about mosquito reproduction and how to have a mosquito-free summer.
So, what do fish actually see from their underwater world?
I have noticed a few more anglers along lakes and waterways the past few days. Warmer weather can sure make a difference in how you feel about getting outside.
How To Prevent Mosquitos from Over Taking Your Yard
Tips for making your yard less friendly for mosquitos and more enjoyable for you.
What you can do to reduce mosquito populations in SWFL
Mosquitoes are taking advantage of water that is pooled in some areas.
What the history of droughts teaches us about our future climate
Let’s start with some old news. Earth’s climate is warming, human activities are causing it, and as long as we continue to dump greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere, the impacts o...
Dainty step gives mosquito legs strength to walk on water
A mosquito can bear up to 23 times its total body weight on each leg, which is crucial for landing on water – the insect's secret is way it stands
