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Safety Tips on Safari, Snake, Scorpion, Mosquito Bite Prevention

Thinking of going on safari this year? There are some things you should look out for so that you go prepared and ensure an enjoyable and safe experience Safety around creepy crawlies Simply be prepared and you should be safe from the not-so-monstrous creepies that crawl in the night. One of the first things to [...]

Mosquito Bite Remedy

After your lovely summer day, you will hopefully be left with wonderful memories. All too often, you’re left with a little more personal reminder of your fun in the sun:  mosquito bites . Mosquito bites are annoying, but typically not serious unless the mosquitoes are carrying a disease that can be transmitted to humans. >>  [...]

Mosquito Bite Prevention

What do you think about when you hear the term, ‘Mosquito’? Most of us see them as pesky little insects that give a very itchy bite and are downright dangerous in some circumstances. But did you know that in the whole scheme of things the mosquito plays quite an important role. This is what Outdoor [...]

Would You Survive in the Wild?

Do you know how to prevent or treat mosquito bites without using any of the regular store’s convenience products? Do you have any bushcraft skills? If you were to become lost in the wild do you have the skills necessary to erect a shelter, start a fire, locate some water and find some nutritious food? [...]

Malaria Treatment, Reviewed

Conventional medicines find Malaria difficult to treat as the parasites responsible become more resistant About two decades ago it was thought that malaria had been eradicated from India. However, recently, there has been a resurgence of this disease. Malaria spreads through a mosquito bite (female anopheles) and the common causative organisms in India is plasmodium [...]

Activity Holidays Guide : Before You Go

Don’t be bugged by the bites! Preparing yourself is the topic for this part of our activity holidays guide. Being prepared when you are planning on activity holidays almost guarantees that you will have a great time! You should pay attention to your physical condition, your level of expertise in the activities you’ll be undertaking, [...]

Mosquito Borne Disease

Have you heard about the West Nile virus that come from mosquitoes? If not, then the following article might be important reading because it could help you prevent yourself from catching a serious disease that can lead to death. Serious Infection From A Mosquito bite Although most people bitten by Southwest Georgia’s ever-present mosquitoes don’t [...]

Mosquito Borne Illnesses, EEE

Here’s the latest news on mosquito borne diseases in North carolina So if you live in that area it is wise to take adequate precautions … The Beaufort County Health Department is urging people to take additional precautions to prevent mosquito bites after a sentinel chicken tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis and two horses [...]

Stop Mosquitoes From Biting

Mosquitoes have become a public health hazard in many areas. There are many things you can do to get rid of mosquitoes and also to minimize the risk of bites How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes – What You Can Do to Minimize the Risk of Mosquito Bites Over the past few years mosquitoes have [...]

Mosquito Facts:Malaria

Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease caused by a parasite, Plasmodium, which infects red blood cells. Infected mosquitoes spread it. The mosquito infects you through bites so prevention is important Mosquito Bite treatment People with malaria frequently experience fever, chills, and flu-like disease. Malaria is a main cause of death worldwide. Detailed Info on Malaria Approximately [...]

Interesting Facts On Mosquitoes

Though mosquitoes have been associated with disease and are considered to be undesirable pests, they have several surprising and interesting things about them. Read on to know some facts about mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are a disease causing insect species belonging to the family Culicidae. They have a negative image and are referred to as pests. Given [...]