insect repellent
When it comes to avoiding those pesky mosquito bites, most of us think about using repellents in the evening or at night. However, understanding the feeding times of different mosquito species is crucial for effective protection. Not all mosquitoes are on the same schedule, and your choice of repellent and when to use it may
When it comes to fending off mosquitoes and other biting insects, you have two primary options: natural or chemical repellents. Each has its own set of pros and cons, and the choice you make can significantly impact your experience, especially when you’re travelling to regions where mosquitoes are a serious concern. In this blog post,
Are you planning your next adventure? Travelling can be an exciting and enriching experience, but one thing you certainly don’t want to bring back from your journey is a bed bug infestation. These tiny, blood-sucking pests can quickly turn a dream holiday into a nightmare. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to safeguard against
How to stay safe on your next overseas holiday Every day we see photos and videos of family and friends having amazing holidays overseas. What’s not so obvious are the risks of overseas travel. As well as human, food and water-borne diseases, biting insects also carry potentially fatal diseases and are being recorded in countries
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What is malaria? Malaria is a mosquito-borne parasite that is found in over 100 countries and causes over 200 million infections and 400,000 deaths each year. Malaria is transmitted by the infected bite of the Anopheles mosquito. While less likely, it can also be transmitted through blood transfusion or shared use of contaminated needles or
What is the Zika Virus? Zika Virus is a mosquito-borne disease carried by the Aedes mosquito and is found in a growing number of countries around the world. The first human cases of Zika were recorded in 1952, with outbreaks occurring in Africa, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. The spread to South America and the
Diseases such as dengue fever, Zika Virus, chikungunya, yellow fever and malaria may sound exotic but they’re becoming more common in the places that New Zealanders like to travel – the Pacific Islands and South East Asia. At the least, these illnesses cause extremely unpleasant symptoms, and at worst they can be fatal. In 2015