You’ve seen the frightening headlines about the Zika virus, but is that just the media trying to make the news more interesting or is there actually cause for concern? Just last month*, the Texas Department of State Health Services voiced fears about Zika making its way into the Lone Star State from Mexico. While the Zika virus has [...]
In the 1930s, the Red Imported Fire Ant was accidentally introduced to the United States through a port in Mobile, Alabama. In the over 80 years since that seaside cargo mishap, at least 15 states in the country, including Texas, have found themselves infested with this horrible pest. Furthermore, it’s estimated that 20 million people are [...]
This is Texas, which means each and every one of you knows the nuisance of a mosquito bite. Every time you step outside to barbecue dinner, relax in the sun, or watch your kids play on the lawn, you’re entering a battle with a persistent, tiny nemesis: the mosquito. However, as The Art of War author Sun Tzu [...]
