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Mosquitoes looking for a blood meal use sensory cues like exhaled carbon dioxide, body heat and odor to find their prey. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)
Home and Family, Outdoors

Are you a mosquito magnet? Science says you might be

If you feel like you’re the victim of itchy mosquito bites more often than others, it may not be all in your head. Read More

Female horse flies can be stubborn, aggressive blood feeders. Reports of the pest have not been high so far, but they are expected to increase in areas that received heavy rains over recent weeks. (Bart Drees/Texas A&M AgriLife)
Cow Calf, Horses, Livestock

Livestock, humans at risk of painful bites as horse fly populations increase

With people spending more time outdoors in the summer, all family members should be checked for ticks afterward. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)
Outdoors, Regional Roundup, Southern Region, Texas

Ticks add to risk for people, pets



With people spending more time outdoors in the summer, all family members should be checked for ticks afterward. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Keep your family safe from ticks

Mosquito season is upon us. Understanding where these pesky blood-sucking pests develop can help you reduce their populations around your home and protect you from bites. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Mosquito season: How to control and prevent bites