Mosquitoes

Oxitec Releases First Genetically Modified Mosquitoes in the U.S

May 18, 2021 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: May 17, 2021

Oxitec, the biotech firm released the first round of genetically modified mosquitoes at the end of April. This is the first time in the U.S that genetically modified mosquitoes have been released. Previously the modified Aedes aegypti modified mosquitoes have… [read]

Oxitec Plans To Release Millions of Gene Hacked Mosquitoes In Texas and Florida

June 10, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: June 11, 2020

Oxitec, a biotech company, has made plans to release millions of genetically modified mosquitoes in both Florida and Texas in an attempt to stop the spread of diseases like Zika and dengue. This has already been approved by the EPA,… [read]

How to Deal with Mosquitoes Naturally

May 3, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: June 5, 2015

It’s mosquito season again here in North America. All too often, this is the time when many people rely on pesticides for their yards or they use synthetic insect repellents. Many of us are under the false impression that this… [read]

Repel Mosquitoes by Cultivating Marigolds

May 3, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: August 22, 2017

Marigolds are beautiful, strong smelling herbaceous flowers that are widely grown throughout the world. Most people grow marigolds for their season-long blooms, their beautiful scent, and because they are easy to grow. There are other great reasons to grow marigolds.… [read]