Record #:

36205

Author(s):

Neill, Kristin

Abstract:

With viral outbreaks such as Zika, encephalitis, and west Nile, controlling mosquito populations is a must. To keep mosquito populations in check, the author recommended mosquito plant, lemon grass, catnip, rosemary, and yarrow. Additional incentives these plants provide are attracting beneficial insects and birds, and offering flavors to certain recipes.

Source:

Carolina Gardener (NoCar SB 453.2 N8 C37), Vol. 29 Issue 5, June 2017, p42-45 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Gardens and gardening; Mosquitoes; Mosquitoes--Control; Zika; West Nile virus

Record #:

20291

Author(s):

Ingram, Bruce

Abstract:

Although ticks and mosquitoes are sometimes overlooked as a danger by people who love the outdoors, they are health threats that can cause skin irritations and diseases like Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Lyme. Brown Dog, Lone Star American Dog, and Black-Legged are the state's resident ticks.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 77 Issue 4, Jul/Aug 2013, p30-35, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Ticks as carriers of disease; Mosquitoes

Record #:

7360

Author(s):

Sorenson, Clyde

Abstract:

Over three thousand species of mosquitoes inhabit the earth. North Carolina's mild, humid climate and abundant wetlands provide fertile breeding grounds for these insects. Around sixty species inhabit the state, but only forty of them bite humans and animals, and of that number, twelve can cause serious problems. Some of the most troublesome ones have been introduced into the state from other parts of the world.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 69 Issue 8, Aug 2005, p26-31, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Mosquitoes