MDC: Tree pest spreads to 78 counties

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB) in Chariton, Lafayette and Moniteau counties, bringing the statewide total to 78 counties known to Source: Daily Journal Online

Reducing the tick threat at home

RHINEBECK, N.Y. (NEWS10)–Have you been stuck inside for weeks now and want to get out in your yard? Before you head out to do some of that spring planting, remember the ticks are out and not … Source: NEWS10 ABC

Ask an Expert: Can mosquitoes carry the coronavirus?

COLORADO SPRINGS — FOX21 Digital NOW is taking your coronavirus concerns directly to the experts, to get your lingering questions answered. A FOX21 viewer sent in this question regarding mosquitoes… Source: FOX21News.com

El Paso Health: COVID-19 not transmitted by mosquitoes

Temperatures in the Borderland are getting warmer and the Rio Grande in our area now has water. People had questions if mosquitoes can transmit coronavirus. On Wednesday, the El Paso Health Department reassured the public that presently there is no scientific evidence to suggest mosquitoes spread COVID-19. Source: KFOX

Ticks are back and biting: What you need to know before heading outdoors

As we continue to take safety measures to protect ourselves during the coronavirus pandemic, there’s another health threat lurking in the woods that you also need to protect yourself from. As temperatures warm up, be prepared to see more ticks. They’re back and they’re biting. For those homebound due to COVID-19, it’s recommended to go outside, get some fresh air, … Read More

Tick season is afoot in Maine

As families go out for walks and exercise or just to escape isolation for a bit, it’s time to start checking for the biting pests. Source: Emily Tadlock