“We’re going to have more than our average year, because of all of this standing water.” Source: KELO
Health officials warn about tick season
Warmer weather means ticks are in season, and health officials are warning you to be extra careful outdoors. Doctors at the Southwest Community Health Center in Butte say tick illnesses are rare in Montana, but you should still take precautions. Source: KECI
Even in a Michigan outdoor paradise, ticks are a growing public health threat
The blood-sucking parasites which love to inhabit grassy shorelines, bushy fields and wooded areas can carry deadly diseases. Source: Detroit Free Press
Some Rats Aren’t Afraid Of Cats As They’re Almost As Big
Certain conditions must be met for a cat to take on large rats. The cat must be hungry, there cannot be a less-risky food source available, and the cat must be able to surprise the rat. Source: Star2.com
A ‘kissing bug’ case in Delaware raises alarm for the summer
No description found Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
People freaking out creepy ‘sushi’ spider found in Sydney
A Sydney man has turned to the internet for answers after finding a bizarre spider that looks like a piece of sushi hiding in his home. Source: Fox News
Instagram account highlights cockroaches found in high school
An anonymous Instagram account is shining a light on cockroaches at a Maryland high school, but the school district insists there is no infestation. Source: CNN
Mosquito influx in the North Bay
It’s time to check yards for standing water-in buckets, ponds and pools- because mosquitoes are expected to be rampant this year. Source: KTVU
Tips for dealing with ticks as warmer weather arrives
The return of warmer days means more bugs and pests, including disease carrying parasites like ticks. Ticks can be active in Western North Carolina year round, but are more prevalent during the warmer months from the middle of spring into the fall. Source: WCYB
Untreatable form of Lyme disease could impact 2M Americans by 2020, study warns
An un-treatable form of Lyme disease could affect up 2 million Americans by next year. Source: WHEC News10NBC
