When it comes to insect-borne disease, prevention is critical for force health, mission readiness, and lethality! Unfortunately, these critters can take a mean bite out of our health and wallet.
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Senior Airman Polly Nater is a lady bug. She can smell through her feet and antennae. She can help control garden pests ...
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Lance Cpl. Mel Aria is the "bad boy" of the bunch. As a mosquito, he's often misunderstood. While its true, mosquitos are ...
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1st Lt. Kirbee Clover is a worker bee. She can fly up to 12 miles per hour. The hairs on the back of her head and legs ...
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Maj. Lee A. Pest is an Army Ant. He makes temporary nests with his fellow ants by interlocking their legs and jaws. Maj. ...
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Bed bugs are coming and this hitchhiker wants your blood!
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Petty Officer 2nd Class Jeri Strider is a water strider. She has water repellent legs that allow her to walk on water. ...
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Staff Sgt. Cole "Firefly" Optera is a lightning bug. He can communicate with other lightning bugs though a system of ...
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Mosquito-borne illnesses are a major public health concern. Follow these tips to help control mosquitoes around your home ...
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Do your homework to protect yourself from mosquito-borne illnesses
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Zika is a viral infection spread by mosquitoes. Ongoing transmission of the virus is currently taking place in the ...
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Last Updated: September 06, 2023