Their numbers are reported to be on the rise, and in more locations, including Alaska. They feed on Human blood, and like mosquitoes, are attracted to Carbon Dioxide.

Hold your breath ?

;D Hold your breath...there's an idea!

Let's not be surprised that the same lessons that needed to be taught in the past, need to be taught in the present and in the future.

The human brain contains much instinctual knowledge, but to remain adaptable, it must be plastic (changeable) which means that we must be TAUGHT most things.

What worries me is there seems to be some evolved strains of this parasite that are immune to the previously successfully used chemicals that effectively killed them in the past. This could be a real problem.