Update (July 5, 2017)–Â The City of Anderson arrived Tuesday to mow the vacant lots. A city spokesperson said they received a report last week but did not have time to get to that project before the holiday. They also said the city sprays for mosquitoes three times each week. Original story: ANDERSON, Ind. — On a street in Anderson, families … Read More
West Nile virus found in Beaver County mosquitoes (via WPXI)
Officials confirm the West Nile virus has been detected in a Beaver County mosquito sample. Source: WPXI
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus found in Western Massachusetts (via masslive.com)
There is no elevated risk for the mosquito-borne West Nile, though a state epidemiologist says risk for human infection builds throughout the season and peaks in August. Source: masslive.com
Analysis | The hidden inequality of mosquito bites (via Washington Post)
Almost everything is worse when you’re poor — even the mosquitoes. Source: Washington Post
What You Need To Know About Zika Virus (via HuffPost)
Jean K. Lim, PhD Assistant Professor of Microbiology Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Zika virus has made a worldwide med… Source: HuffPost
Company’s memo on bed bugs: Show up to get paid, or use PTO, unpaid leave (via WXIA)
CHAMBLEE, Ga. — A memo obtained by 11Alive News has a tough message for employees affected by a bed bug infestation at a Chamblee business: If employees aren’t working, they are not getting paid. Source: WXIA
West Nile virus detected in Yakima County mosquitoes (via Yakima Herald-Republic)
GRANDVIEW — Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have been detected in Yakima County for the first time this year. Source: Yakima Herald-Republic
Giant Snake Hitches Ride on NYC Subway Days After Raccoon (via NBC New York)
You can now add snake to the wide variety of people, animals and microorganisms that have come in contact with the city’s subway poles. Source: NBC New York
Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Ticks (via r20.rs6.net)
It’s you against the ticks this summer. This is how you can defend yourself. Source: r20.rs6.net
First case of Zika virus confirmed in Corpus Christi area (via KSAT)
Corpus Christi health officials confirmed the first case of Zika virus in Nueces County on Thursday. Source: KSAT