With summer quickly approaching, I felt it would be fitting to discuss the threats that mosquitoes possess. Unfortunately for us, mosquitoes carry several diseases that are very harmful to us. The most familiar ones are malaria, yellow fever, West Nile. Malaria is on the list for the top ten most deadly diseases in the world. Last year there were 2,636 cases reported of the West Nile virus. This isn't meant to scare anyone, but rather to remind you to always put on bug spray when you know you'll be outside into the late night this summer. Putting on bug spray can't hurt! "Cutter" and "Off" were the two highest recommended bug repellents after being ran through a number of tests for effectiveness. Hope this helps!

Colleen Clifford