Day: April 12, 2016

Mosquitoes and Zika Virus

Mosquitoes and Zika Virus Expected in Maryland Yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that the Zika Virus is “scarier than we initially thought” (CDC Statement). Maryland is expected to be within the range of states affected by the Asian Tiger Mosquito, the vector of Zika Virus. The CDC has lobbied Congress for $1.9 billion to combat the mosquito-borne virus. As summer approaches, officials are warning that

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10 Plants That Repel Mosquitoes

Try These Plants That Repel Mosquitoes As the days get warmer our thoughts naturally turn to spending time outside. Playing in the yard, working in the garden and dining on the patio are all wonderful ways to spend our time. Unfortunately, with the rising temperatures, mosquitoes are also making an appearance. One of the ways to help keep pesky, and dangerous, insects away from us is to use plants that naturally

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