West Nile Virus in the News
With summer in full swing and families utilizing their outdoors more often, it is important to keep you and your family protected against anything that can cause harm, mosquitoes are …
Mosquito-borne Illnesses
Learn more about the risks associated with the transmittable diseases mosquitoes carry.
New Disease-Carrying Mosquito in Florida
Florida is known for its abundance of unique wildlife such as snakes, alligators, and other reptiles. Recent research has discovered, however, that there is a new, more threatening species that …
What is Heartworm Awareness Month?
An important part of our mission at Mosquito Authority is protecting you and your family (including your pets) from the diseases caused by mosquitoes and ticks. In addition to being …
New Study Finds Cause for Mosquito-Borne Illness
At Mosquito Authority, we are committed to protecting you and your family from mosquitoes. Why? Because we know that, while these pests are notorious nuisances, they are also the deadliest …
What Happens to Mosquitoes In Winter?
The Mosquito Life Cycle To understand what really happens to these insects when the temperatures outside drop, we have to first understand their life cycle. Most mosquitoes go through four life …
Deadliest Animal in the World
Mosquito Authority focuses on taking care of you and your family at your home. We try to educate the public on the potential dangers of mosquito-borne diseases, and suggest ways …
7 Reasons For Professional Mosquito Control
Not all mosquito control companies are created equal. Here is a list of what you need to know about Mosquito Authority: Integrated Mosquito Management. IMM incorporates tactics like habitat removal …
Mosquito-Borne Illness: Malaria
It is no secret that mosquitoes are one of the most bothersome pests on the planet. In addition to invading your outdoor space and ruining your summer fun, mosquitoes are …
Mosquito-Borne Illness: Zika Virus
Mosquitoes are quite a nuisance during the warmer months of the year. But did you know they can be much more than just an obstacle in the way of enjoying …
Preventing Mosquito Bites Around Your Home
In an article for 360 Magazine, Mosquito Authority Chief Science Officer Dr. Craig Stoops outlines three ways to prevent mosquito bites around your home. The first way to limit mosquito …
What You Probably Don’t Know About Mosquitoes
If you thought you knew all there was to know about mosquitoes, these facts might surprise you. We all know mosquitoes are a nuisance; they invade our backyards, sneak into …
How Mosquitoes Got Their Taste for Human Blood
Article for ScienceDaily Outlines Reasons Behind Mosquitoes’ Attraction to Humans Ever wonder why mosquitoes are so attracted to humans? In a recent article for ScienceDaily, scientists from the journal Current Biology discuss what exactly …
How Mosquitoes Helped Shape Human History
Fifty-two billion people—almost half of the cumulative human population—are thought to have perished at the hands of a creature no bigger than a fingernail: the mosquito. In his new book The …
Ask the Entomologist: Mosquitoes and Spring Cleaning
It may still be wintry where you are, but it’s never too soon to think about Spring Cleaning! Before you clean your closets and make that annual trek to donate …
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Mosquito Facts
Here are some fun (and not-so-fun) facts about mosquitoes from the American Mosquito Control Association. Mosquitoes are known from as far back as the Triassic Period – 400 million years ago. …