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Have questions about your surroundings? We have the answers! This section objectively explains various scientific subjects. When you have a firmer grasp of environmental issues, you’ll be able to make better decisions when it comes to creating a healthier environment.

  • Insects
  • Plants
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Insects

Mosquitoes

The mosquito is a flying insect of the order Diptera and family Culicidae. It breeds in stagnant surface water from May to October.

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Black Flies

The black fly is a biting insect of the order Diptera (like the mosquito), of the family Simuliidae. The development of the black fly extends over a period between 2 and 52 weeks, depending on the temperature of the stream’s water where it grows.

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Plants

Giant Hogweed

Giant hogweed ( Heracleum mantegazzianum ) is a plant that is easily distinguished by its large size. It can reach between 2 and 5 meters in height with large clusters of white flowers to facilitate the dispersion of its pollen.

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Poison Ivy

Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans ) secretes a plant substance called uushiol that causes an allergic reaction when it comes in contact with the skin. All parts of the plant contain this substance except for the pollen.

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Ragweed

Ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia L) is an annual herbaceous plant with dark green leaves with white hairs along the stem.

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Viruses

West Nile Virus

West Nile Virus (WNV) is an infection transmitted by mosquitoes. The virus is transferred from bird to mosquito which later can be transmitted to humans through a mosquito bite.

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Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus

Eastern equine encephalitis virus, or EEEV is a virus transmitted by mosquitoes throughout the Americas. In North America, its occurrence is prevalent in the eastern and southeastern United States, Canada’s east coast and the outskirts of the Canada-US border near New England and the Great Lakes. EEEV is also found in other parts of the world such as Asia (eg Philippines) or Europe (eg Poland).

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