Mosquito Prevention
Avoid places and times when mosquitoes bite. Evenings and mornings have the most mosquito activity. Wear shoes, socks, long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt when outdoors for long periods of time, [...]
Presto-X “Formerly Fischer” warns that stinging insects pose serious threats as temperatures cool
Presto-X “Formerly Fischer” warns that stinging insects pose serious threats as temperatures cool As the crisp weather arrives and the summer season comes to an end, don’t assume that [...]
Louisiana reports influx of over 50 new West Nile cases in past week
Louisiana reports influx of over 50 new West Nile cases in past week While much of the national media attention has been on the center of the West Nile outbreak in Texas, for good reason, [...]
Mississippi Reports 17 More WNV Cases
ClarionLedger.com: Mississippi Reports 17 More WNV Cases The Mississippi Department of Health is reporting 17 new cases of West Nile virus. The reported cases are in Forrest (1), Hinds (2), Jones [...]
Protecting Yourself from Mosquitoes
Protecting Yourself from Mosquitoes Avoid places and times when mosquitoes bite. Evenings and mornings have the most mosquito activity. Wear shoes, socks, long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt [...]
A Closer Look at Bed Bugs
The common bed bug (Cimex lectularius Linnaeus 1758) is an ectoparisite insect (a parasite which lives on the outside of the body of the host) of the family Cimicidae. Bed bugs feed only on the [...]
How to prevent house flies
NPMA and Presto-X “Formerly Fischer” recommends that homeowners follow these tips to help prevent house flies in their own homes: Keep kitchen trash in sealed containers and the [...]
FOX8Live.com (Baton Rouge, LA): State Reports Four More West Nile Deaths
FOX8Live.com (Baton Rouge, LA): State Reports Four More West Nile Deaths The state’s Department of Health and Hospitals say four more people have died from West Nile virus infections, [...]