LEXINGTON, Ky. (WDKY) – Spring brings beautiful flowers and plants back out, but it also brings bugs. “They’re definitely waking up, they’re hungry, they’re looking for food, they’re looking for each other,” Jonathan Larson, UK Extension Entomologist, said. It’s that time of year again where we start to see a few more creepy crawlies making their way indoors. “Some of … Read More
Metro Detroit expected to see influx of ticks, ants this spring, summer: Here’s why
An unseasonably warm and wet winter coupled with an early spring across much of the country including Michigan, means lots and lots of bugs, insects and ticks. Source: Detroit Free Press
Tick bite prevention is more important than ever
The nonprofit organization VTLyme.org advises that the best way to prevent tickborne diseases is to prevent tick bites. At a time when our health care system is challenged by coronavirus disease, … Source: The Bennington Banner
Benzie, Leelanau Health Department Warns About Ticks During Stay-at-Home Order ; 10 News
The Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department is warning people to watch out for ticks during the Stay-at-Home order. As more people head outdoors to pass the time during the order, the risk of taking home ticks increases too. Tick encounters could lead to more tick-borne diseases like Lyme Disease. To help alleviate local health care systems, the health department is encouraging… … Read More
Can mosquitoes or ticks spread the virus that causes COVID-19?
The main way COVID-19 spreads is through close contact from person-to-person in respiratory droplets from someone who is infected. Source: KTAB – BigCountryHomepage.com
Is a plague of rats following the coronavirus?
As urban rats face a growing food scarcity, we ask an expert what that could mean for your household. Source: TheHill
Emerald Ash Borers Are Attacking Ash Trees In More Missouri Counties
The emerald ash borer has been found in three more counties in the state: Chariton, Layfayette and Moniteau, according to the Missouri Department of Source: Michele Skalicky
Man nearly went BLIND after Black Widow spider savaged him in his sleep
A MAN nearly lost his eyesight after getting savaged by a Black Widow spider while asleep in his home. Nicholas Cook, 30, from Denver, Colorado woke up to a burning sensation on his face and was sh… Source: The Sun
Asian hornet battle continues despite restrictions
THE fight against Asian hornets will continue despite severe restrictions being placed on Islanders’ movements, the man leading the battle has said. Source: Ed Taylor
Different Tick, Same Repellents: CDC Study Shows How to Avoid Asian Longhorned Tick
New CDC research shows DEET and other EPA-approved repellents are effective against the invasive Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis). Source: Entomology Today