Polk Mosquito Populations Soaring, Take Care Outdoors
Mosquito populations continue to soar in Polk County, according to the latest report from Polk County Mosquito Control. The average number of mosquitoes per trap expected at this time of year is 253,...
View ArticleEnjoy Spring, Don’t Fear It
Spring officially arrived this week. For many of us it’s a glorious time of year. It is a season of renewal. Flora and fauna are losing their drab winter looks. Many are at their brightest and most...
View ArticleSummer Hikes Can Be Solitary, Rewarding, Wet
If you want to see nature and avoid the crowds, go hiking in summer in Florida. My most recent adventure was in Polk County’s Gator Creek Preserve in the Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern...
View ArticleBook Explain Why Bugs Rule The Planet
SCARLET-BODIED WASP MOTH It’s hard to ignore insects. They’re everywhere, they make up the majority of the world’s animals species–no one really knows how many there are–and they are a fascinating part...
View ArticleClimate Change-Tropical Disease Link Ignores History
Viruses and parasites, not warm weather, cause dengue fever, malaria and other tropical diseases. However, you might have reached a different conclusion if you read some articles about recent tropical...
View ArticleEPA Proposes User-Friendly Bug Spray Labels
The United States Environmental Protection Agency is seeking comments on a plan to put new consumer labeling on bug spay containers. The intent is to let people know how long the repellent will remain...
View ArticleExpect Mosquito Surge After Recent Rains
If you’re going to be outdoors this week, wear as much protective clothing as you can and don’t forget mosquito repellent. According to Polk County Mosquito Control, there has already been a surge in...
View ArticleRain Bringing More Mosquitoes To Polk; Encephalitis Reported
Recent rains have produced a surge in mosquito numbers in Polk County, Polk County Mosquito Control reports. The heaviest concentrations appear to be in the Bartow-Eagle Lake, Poniciana and Lake...
View ArticleSpring Is Here And I’m Glad
I’m not a big fan of winter. Spring’s recent arrival was welcome. I’ve seen it coming for a few weeks. Between the unseasonably wet winter and lack of any serious cold weather, I began seeing plants in...
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