mosquito

Mosquito season in the Northland is nearly a month longer than it was for our parents in the late 70s, according to data from Climate Central.

The Mosquito and Tick season is upon us, but how bad will 2021 be? This new forecast doesn't give us great news.

We've been keeping an eye on cases of the deadly Mosquito virus eastern equine encephalitis. Now we have our first case of sickened animals in Minnesota.

A deadly mosquito virus EEE has become dangerous enough that officials are urging people to cancel outdoor events in Michigan.

It was a cold, wet winter, followed by a quick warm thaw for the Northland. This weather has created the ideal conditions for ticks and mosquitoes to thrive.

Well-known radio show host Paul Harvey supposedly talked about a mosquito spray you could make yourself. I could not find it, at least not the one he talks about. When I searched recipes, I found one very close that homeowners have been using for 20 years.

My wife had heard that if you use clear nail polish and apply it over the bite that it will help stop the itching. I didn't believe her at first, but what did I have to lose by trying it. Sure enough, within a little bit I realized I wasn't scratching at my legs or ankles anymore

I had no idea this was even a thing, but there is a "dead bird reporting" hotline in Wisconsin.  It's to help monitor West Nile Virus, so the state will actually test the bird to see if it has the disease.  DO NOT TOUCH THE DEAD BIRD WITH YOUR BARE HANDS.