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Zika Vaccine Not Coming Anytime Soon Teams of scientists around the country have been working hard to develop a Zika vaccine in record time, but it looks like even record time is going to take a while. On Friday the…

Calling All Pregnant Women: What You Need to Know About the Zika Virus If you are a pregnant woman then you need to be extra wary of the Zika virus. A pregnant woman who contracts the virus near the beginning…

The Culprit Behind the Zika Virus Spring is coming, and that means our good friends the mosquitos will be back in business full time. The Aedes mosquito is causing quite a stir this year, spreading all sorts of fun illnesses…

Aphid Attacks If you have ever planted a vegetable garden, then you have also probably experienced the annoying pest the aphid trying to destroy that very garden. Aphids are a major pain to any gardener. They feed on just about…

Q: How is Zika virus transmitted? A: Zika virus is spread through the bite of an infected Aedes genus of mosquitoes, which is the same type of mosquito that carries dengue fever and chikungunya. Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which live predominantly…

Light Em’ Up A new insect light trap is becoming a popular alternative to expensive pesticides among farmers. For years farmers have relied on pesticides to control insect infestations, unaware that insects can also be effectively controlled by using a…

The Threat of the Zika Virus The Zika virus is the newest illness to cause concern and panic throughout the world. One of the most worrying aspects of the virus is its subtly. The virus has a two to seven…