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, by Tatianna Gerard Why Insects Love Summer Holidays — and How to Keep Them Away
Summer holidays are meant to be all about sunshine, BBQs, beach days, and spending more time outdoors — not constantly swatting flies or scratching mosquito...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Camping This Summer? Here Are 6 Ways to Beat the Mozzies
Camping in Australia over summer is one of life’s great pleasures — warm nights, open skies, river swims and campfire meals. But for many campers,...
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, by Tatianna Gerard What Areas in Australia Are Most at Risk for Japanese Encephalitis?
Over the past few summers, Australia has seen a noticeable increase in mosquito activity — and with it, a rise in mosquito-borne diseases. One virus...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Summer Health Risks: The Viruses Most Likely to Spread This Season
When most of us think about “virus season,” we picture winter colds and flu. But in Australia, summer brings its own wave of viruses —...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Natural vs DEET: Which Insect Repellent Really Works?
Whether you’re planning a camping trip, heading on a tropical holiday, or simply enjoying a summer evening outdoors, insect repellents are a must-have. The challenge...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Still Using Mothballs? Here’s Why It’s Time to Stop
You’ve probably seen them before — those white, chalky balls tucked into old wardrobes or boxes of clothes. Maybe your grandparents used them. Maybe you...
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, by Tatianna Gerard How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies Naturally: Easy Solutions That Really Work
You’ve just cleaned the kitchen, only to spot tiny flies hovering around your fruit bowl, sink, or compost bin. Fruit flies are one of the...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Buruli Ulcer: How Possum Poo & Mozzies Are Spreading The Flesh-Eating Disease
You might think that possums rustling around your backyard or the odd mosquito bite is just part of Aussie suburban life—but what if they were...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Can Mosquitoes Bite Dogs? What Every Pet Owner Needs to Know
Mosquitoes are an unavoidable nuisance during the warmer months, buzzing around relentlessly in search of their next meal. While we often think of these pesky...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Why Do Mosquito Bites Affect Some People More Than Others?
For most people, a mosquito bite is nothing more than a small, itchy bump that disappears in a day or two. But for others, a...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Busting 11 Mosquito Myths: What’s True & What’s Not?
In many parts of Australia, mosquito populations explode in the summer months, especially after heavy rains and flooding create stagnant water—the perfect breeding ground for...
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, by Tatianna Gerard The Link Between Climate Change & The Rise in Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Across the world, mosquito-borne diseases like Dengue, Malaria, and Zika virus are on the rise, spreading into regions previously considered low-risk. Many experts are turning...
