Not only has half of North Texas returned to these parts after the lengthy 4th of July holiday, but a pesky problem has arrived, too. Thanks to the off-and-on rain, mosquitos are taking over the area with an appetite. Even the 100°-temperatures aren't hampering their invasion. In addition to leaving an itchy spot or two or a dozen on the skin, their “bite” can result in West … [Read more...] about “Outsider” Tip: Skeeters Are Spreading More Than The Usual Itch In North Texas This Year
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Party Crashers That Need To Die
The chills are on their way with autumn leaves, woolly sweaters and all types of holiday going-ons. But that’s still to come. In the meantime, event planners are having all types of gatherings in the outdoors while the temps play in the 70s, 80s and even 90s. Alas, there are deadly party crashers. They bypass the check in and have no need for the valet or even a nametag. … [Read more...] about Party Crashers That Need To Die
North Texas Prepares To Battle Buzzing Terrorists
Recently Christie Carter told how someone had wondered why Noah didn't swat the two mosquitoes as they boarded his ark. After all, would anyone miss the little bloodsuckers? They make a Great White Shark seem downright friendly. Perhaps instead of The Discovery Channel’s producing “Shark Week,” it should try “Skeeter Week.” But seriously, this disease-carrying “little fly” … [Read more...] about North Texas Prepares To Battle Buzzing Terrorists
Nobody Loves A Blood-Sucking Skeeter
The temperatures are starting to rise and the rains, they keep a’coming. What does that means? Well, the skeeters see this as St. Barts and that spells trouble. With tales of an upcoming Zika invasion and past deadly encounters with West Nile, that should put everyone on guard. But still there are forgotten flower pots with stagnant water and and even old birdbaths that even … [Read more...] about Nobody Loves A Blood-Sucking Skeeter