Louisa Alexandra Messenger In The News

K.S.N.V. T.V. News 3
There is ongoing concern about a roach infestation impacting East Las Vegas and Henderson residents for about two weeks now.
The Epoch Times
A new study on three dangerous mosquito species finds each one is drawn to different skin chemistry.
TIME
Fortunately, protecting yourself doesn’t require surrendering your backyard—or spending the summer sealed indoors. It does require avoiding some surprisingly common mistakes.
The Spruce
When yellow jackets, a species of wasps, come buzzing around, they aren't usually nice—they're known to be defensive, aggressive, and very likely to sting. But rather than just run and hide, you can be proactive in making sure these pesky insects stay away from your house. We asked pest control experts for their best tips and tricks for keeping yellow jackets at bay.
Everyday Health
You don’t have to stay indoors to protect yourself from mosquitoes. The great outdoors offers many physical and mental health benefits, and several mosquito repellents on the market are effective when used properly, allowing you to enjoy time outdoors without worrying about bug bites.
Woman’s World
Studies reveal extreme pitch changes in music confuse bugs and reduce biting attempts.
Las Vegas Review Journal
Mosquitoes are having a banner year in Clark County. The Southern Nevada Health District has captured and submitted 20,041 mosquitoes for testing so far in 2026, more than double the 9,888 recorded through the same period last year, according to health district data.
K.V.V.U. T.V. Fox 5
Louisa Messenger, a researcher at UNLV’s mosquito lab, said less than 1 percent of people with West Nile virus develop neuroinvasive cases. The virus crosses the blood-brain barrier and causes symptoms like meningitis and inflammation of the tissues of the brain.