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CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy has begun the 90(th) year of its reservoir mosquito control program. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130322/CL81938LOGO ) Conducted annually since 1923, this public health program was started by company founder James B. Duke. It provides mosquito control along the shoreline of five of the company's largest urbanized reservoirs, including lakes James, Norman, Wylie, Wateree and Keowee. The program, which...
NEW survey reveals nearly 9 of 10 Americans would choose natural mosquito repellent solutions if proven just as effective as repellents that contain chemicals DALLAS, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer it's easier than ever to "beat the bite" of the menacing mosquito with two new, all-natural solutions by Universal Pest Solutions - the portable Terminix® ALLCLEAR® TableTop Mosquito Repeller and the personal, clipable Terminix ALLCLEAR SideKick Mosquito Repeller. (Photo:...
Campaign Alerts Public of the Threat of West Nile Virus and Other Vector-Borne Diseases SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mosquitoes and warm weather go hand in hand. Coinciding with the arrival of mosquito season, the California State Legislature declared the week of April 21-27, 2013 as West Nile Virus and Mosquito and Vector Control Awareness Week in California. West Nile virus is a disease transmitted by mosquitoes that can result in debilitating cases of meningitis and...
Atlanta Pest Control Company Announces Money-Saving Offer on Mosquito Misting Installation Service Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) December 26, 2012 ABC Home & Commercial Services is making Atlanta mosquito control more affordable with a money-saving offer. The savings applies to mosquito misting system installation. The system is installed around areas that have the heaviest mosquito activity, and the misting of a mosquito repellent is done automatically at times when mosquitoes are typically...
U.S. Department of Agriculture A tip about a folk remedy plant used in India and Africa to ward off bugs has led to the discovery of insect-repelling compounds. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have identified components of Jatropha curcas seed oil that are responsible for mosquito repellency. Researchers at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Natural Products Utilization Research Unit (NPURU) in Oxford, Miss., often find effective plant-derived compounds to deter...
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As VIPs come to Charlotte, N.C., for the Democratic National Convention, some are being greeted by undesirable guests in their hotels. No, not protesters. Bed bugs. Reports of the little blood-suckers have been on the uptick in Charlotte, and they are a growing problem in the lodging industry throughout the country. The good news: Delegates, and anyone who travels, can take precautions against bed bugs--small insects that feed on...
ATLANTA, Aug. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- West Nile Virus is at the forefront of people's minds lately, so the experts at Orkin, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rollins Inc. (NYSE: ROL), have developed answers to five frequently asked questions. Q: I have surveyed my yard, and I do not see any places for standing water. Are there places I am not thinking about or seeing that could have standing water? A: Yes, there are probably several unexpected mosquito breeding areas around your...
Pennsylvanians reminded to take steps to avoid infection HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania's first human cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) of 2012 have been detected. A Franklin County woman is now recovering after being hospitalized with meningitis due to WNV. A Lancaster County woman is also recovering after contracting West Nile fever, the milder form of WNV. Due to an unprecedented level of mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus, the Department...
SUFFERN, N.Y., July 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- While the summer is typically a season of carefree fun for most children, there are still many health risks that loom this time of year. While some seasonal woes like allergies are unavoidable, there are many health risks we can help our children avoid simply by taking precautionary measures and being aware of the risks. Before heading out on vacation, to the pool, to camp, or wherever your summer takes you and your children, be sure to...
DALLAS, June 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Confirmed human cases of the West Nile Virus (WNV) in Dallas, Denton and Tarrant counties are leading many Texans to question whether or not they are doing all they can to protect themselves and their families from potentially harmful mosquitoes. Recent rains, coupled by a warm winter and early spring, have exacerbated this year's mosquito activity. Local entomologists are expanding upon recommendations for residents to help manage mosquitoes in...
