Mosquitoes can ruin fun like no other creature on Earth. They annoy, irritate, suck blood and pretty much make everyone miserable. But there is more to mosquitoes than irritation and that is the ever growing possibility that one will transmit a disease. Not just some minor nuisance of a sickness – there are serious, perhaps … Continue reading »
May
10
Why Does a PGA Professional Choose Greenbug?
Golf is synonymous with being outdoors and anytime you are outside, there is the possibility of bugs. To combat these annoyances, solutions can range from green and natural pest control all the way to toxic, synthetic chemicals such as Deet, Permethrin or Picaridin. From a PGA perspective, what is the best offering for golfers and … Continue reading »
Apr
08
Infected Mosquitoes Mutate to Become More Effective Carriers of Disease
Mosquitoes infected with Dengue Fever transform to Mutant Disease Spreaders. According to researchers at none other than Johns Hopkins (off the charts street cred here), when mosquitoes are infected with Dengue Fever, their sense of smell heightens to make them a stealthier, more adept predator. On top of that, it makes them hungrier so they … Continue reading »
Mar
20
Green Pest Control Protects the Good Guys
I don’t think anyone relishes the thought of a mosquito or a bed bug sucking their blood. That firmly places those despicable creatures into the ‘annoying pest’ category. But not all bugs are ‘pests’ and the vast majority of toxic, synthetic pesticides can’t tell the difference. Using Greenbug helps save the beneficial creatures we rely … Continue reading »
Mar
13
The Year of The Bugs and Natural Pest Control Solutions
Here we are in what the calendar calls late winter and already the bugs are amazing! Well, amazing may not be the best adjective – perhaps insanely annoying is a better description. The bugs will be a nightmare this year so what are we to do? The best solution is Greenbug – natural pest control! … Continue reading »
Mar
07
How To Be Invisible To Mosquitoes
Ever wonder why mosquitoes like you? If you have particularly smelly feet, they should love you. But that isn’t the only reason as these annoying blood suckers like all of us for different reasons and it is all based on smell. And if you really don’t care why they like you but want to simply … Continue reading »
Jan
30
Mosquitoes Are “The Pest” in the World of Pest Control
Mosquitoes are annoying and irritating when they buzz around you. And those darned welts they leave behind can drive you nuts! They seem to be the poster child of frustration having earned the distinction of being named as “The Pest”. Some of us are mosquito bait and others are blissfully free of predation for the … Continue reading »
Jan
21
Greenbug – Nature’s Green Pest Control
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there were a completely green, earth-friendly way to control fleas, bed bugs, mosquitoes, roaches, ants, no-see-ums/sand gnats, etc…? Well, there is and it is offered by Mother Nature herself! Introducing the amazing green pest control power of Cedar! Cedar is already used in the fight against pests – think of … Continue reading »
Jan
11
Why Don’t Mosquitoes Get West Nile Virus?
Why don’t Mosquitoes get sick with West Nile Virus? And why is it that the pesticides used to kill mosquitoes just 10 years ago are now completely ineffective? Why are these annoying little blood suckers so lucky? It all boils down to their immune system and the evolution of a species. For some reason not … Continue reading »
Jan
04
How Do Mosquitoes Find Their Victims?
Mosquitoes need blood to survive and their favorite target is humans. How do they find their victims and why do they prefer some people more than others? They are completely driven by smell. Unlike humans, who are predominantly sight-driven, these annoying pests are scientifically referred to as ‘pheromone-driven’ which is a fancy way of saying … Continue reading »