Tag: mosquitoes

Eastern equine encephalitis

New Mosquito Control To Start Further U.S. Field Trials

As Summer mosquitoes make their annoying presence known, scientists at Valent BioSciences LLC are working on a new pesticide to battle the disease carriers. ...
WalkingPod mesh cicadas

WalkingPod Mesh, Portable Bug Screen Protection

With the Brood X cicadas expected to emerge across 15 U.S. states in late April, Under the Weather® (UTW) has added an all-new WalkingPod™...
Mosquitoes Florida Keys

Will 750M Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes Be Released In Florida?

Earlier this week, the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District (FKMCD) approved the first-ever U.S. release of genetically engineered (GE) mosquitoes, according to the Center...
mosquito

Simple Steps To Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Landscape

With the Atlantic hurricane season having begun on June 1 (and running through November 30), RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment) and the...
Eastern equine encephalitis

Massachusetts Woman Dies Of Eastern Equine Encephalitis

In late August, a Massachusetts woman died of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). Three other human cases have been reported in the state this year,...
mosquitoes

Top 50 Cities For Mosquitoes

Yes, it's World Mosquito Day! And no one is celebrating. Instead, the day marks an international effort to raise awareness of the insect’s status...
mosquitoes and ticks

Top 10 Cities And States Pestered By Mosquitoes And Ticks

Spring has finally arrived and that means warmer temperatures and frequent rain showers. While many enjoy the sunshine, the rise in humidity and increase...

Put Mosquitoes Out Of Work, Not Your Staff

Employees who work outside or in open-air buildings are at greater risk of encountering disease-carrying mosquitoes.
Swingle pollinators

Minimizing Mosquito Populations To Combat Zika Virus

Facility executives and their service providers can address this health threat with diligent inspection of buildings and grounds.
Autonomous Snow Plow

Remote-Operated, Autonomous Industrial Snow Plow Hits The Market

Teleo and Storm Equipment have introduced America’s only remote-operated and autonomous industrial snow plow.
Vulcan

Proposed Tax Break For Government Snow Removal Equipment In CA

California Senate Bill 546 proposes an exemption from the state sales and use tax for public entities purchasing dedicated snow removal vehicles.

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Stumpy

Final Bloom Of Beloved “Stumpy” Cherry Tree Is National News

Stumpy, a scraggly cherry tree who became beloved as a symbol of resilience during the pandemic, is marking its last Spring. Seawall rehabilitation of the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. will require its removal in May.
spotted lanternfly nymphs

It’s Spring! Get A Jump On Invasive Insects With These USDA Updates

Today's the first day of Spring and along with greening turfgrass, singing birds, and blooming daffodils, are the far less welcome signs of warming temperatures—the return of hungry invasive insects.
Design-Build Equipment

Get Equipped: Design-Build Equipment

From trenchers to compact track loaders and excavators, this assortment of design-build equipment will help your professional lawn care and landscaping services team get the job done.
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Lakeside Landscape Project: Manitou Watch

Twin Bay Landscaping designs dunegrasses, a boardwalk, and cozy gathering spaces to honor the lake life.