mosquitoes

There have been sixty-seven cases of contracting disease through their exposure to West Nile Virus.

The Louisiana Department of Health is putting out an urgent message to Louisianians to protect ourselves against West Nile Virus. Currently, Louisiana has the highest reported amount of West Nile cases in the country.

Looking for a natural way to keep away the mosquitoes this summer? Here's something that really works!

There is another flying pest that's causing most of the problems for Louisiana outdoor lovers this time of year

Colder temperatures will likely mean fewer mosquitoes once the weather begins to warm back up.

South Louisiana's sub tropical climate provides a very hospitable home for those pesky mosquitoes. Okay, so they got you! That itching can drive you crazy!! Here are some suggestions...

The effects of the recent rains across Louisiana will likely create another pesky problem in a few weeks.

The mosquito has been called the Louisiana state bird. I would call it a love/hate relationship, but it's all hate. Orkin has released their list of "Top 50 Mosquito Cities" and Lafayette has claimed a spot on the list.

While there is a downturn in mosquito activity during the cold weather months, we are never out of mosquito season in Louisiana.

Since the floods, West Nile is a bigger concern than the Zika Virus her in Louisiana.

The topics of discussion on this edition of “Lafayette Live” – mosquitoes and flooding recovery.

If you think the mosquitoes are bad now, just wait a few weeks. Louisiana health officials urge you to "Tip and Toss" around your home or business.

State health officials say the risk of contracting West Nile virus is expected to rise as water from recent flooding across south Louisiana recedes. The year started off relatively slowly in terms of the number of cases. However, that's where the good news stops.

Two confirmed cases of the Zika Virus have been reported in Louisiana. What do you need to know in order to protect yourself and your family from this potentially life threatening virus?

Officials in Southeastern Louisiana are making plans now for what could be a very active Summer concerning mosquitoes and the Zika Virus.

The higher water around the state could lead to higher mosquito populations. Here's what you need to be doing now to prevent being eaten alive later this Summer.

In the "News We Don't Want To Hear Department", The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals has announced they're currently investigating two possible cases of Zika virus in the state.

Zika is mosquito-borne virus that that researchers in Brazil say has been linked to thousands of babies who have brain damage.

Mosquitoes are a plague on the Earth. People in Louisiana joke they grow big enough here to carry small children away. One thing we DO know, they carry disease. Mosquitoes brought the West Nile virus to the Bayou State, and are known to carry other illnesses like Malaria. It's no wonder we go to great lengths to keep them away. Posci.com reports, Victoria's Secret Bombshell perfume repels mosquitoes.

It's a day to celebrate the science that showed the connection between one of mankind's biggest pest and the diseases they can transmit to humans.