In The News: Department of Environmental and Global Health
Few things unsettle homeowners more than a trail of ants invading the kitchen, but crushing them may only make things worse.
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.
With the summer sun baking through our windows, trash inevitably gets smelly fast. With that can come an unwelcome influx of fruit flies. Despite their tiny size, these pesky insects are mighty in their ability to linger for days on end.
One of life's summer joys is being able to throw open windows and catch a cool summer breeze. But how do you keep mosquitoes away from windows?
Mosquitoes thrive in the summertime already, and the last thing you need is them buzzing into your home. Don't worry, even if they fly into your house, there's a go-to trick to capture these blood-sucking pests inside.
There’s nothing worse than having ants in your home. And if you’ve spotted one, chances are, there’s likely to be a colony of ants lurking somewhere — ready to appear now the weather is warmer.

A new survey is intended to gauge community concerns and determine if residents would support a valley-wide mosquito control program.
It's the sight every homeowner dreads: a trail of ants crawling around on the floors. While frustrated, you may feel the urge to squish, stomp, or swat those tiny uninvited guests, but you should resist the impulse. It'll do more harm than good—not just to the insect, but to your home.

As the weather warms up and humidity increases, mosquitoes are hatching in backyards across the country, eager to victimize innocent barbecue-goers and home gardeners everywhere.
As the weather warms up, our creepy-crawly friends tend to find their way indoors. In particular, you may notice ants in the corners or even on the counters of your home, which means you’ll need a solution to get rid of them, stat.

Researchers report record West Nile virus cases in the Southwest as invasive Aedes aegypti mosquitoes continue spreading across Clark County.

As mosquito numbers rise, so does the risk of various diseases.