Nothing kills our relaxed nature atmosphere faster than becoming an all-you-can-eat buffet for mosquitoes, ticks and other bloodsuckers. And beyond the exasperating itchiness, insect bites can also transmit serious illnesses, even if you’re not going to a tropical location. “While Canada does not have local transmission of insect killers like malaria and dengue, there are […]
While enjoying the hot summer weather, don’t forget to protect yourself from the annoying bugs that bite. Health Canada reminds Canadians to use insect repellents and other insect repellents safely to prevent bites from mosquitoes and other insects. Insect bites can cause a number of health problems, ranging from itching and irritation to potentially serious […]
There are a lot of my inherited traits from my daughter that I notice and think, “Ah, well, that makes sense.” But some of them, like its ability to attract mosquitoes in 1.9 milliseconds, are the ones I wish had been abandoned. After all, I know how irritating and frustrating these bites can be. My […]