Mosquito-carried diseases such as the Zika virus and Dengue still continue to thrive in warm temperate parts of the world, but new US army research suggests we are on the cusp of figuring out a vaccine that could potentially work to fight both these infections. Source: Forbes
Bats in the building: Columbus Government Center workers say they feel unsafe
Columbus, Ga. (WRBL)- Bats are inside the Government Center and they are causing a panic. Workers inside the building have been worried about their safety for more than a week after noticing bats f… Source: WRBL
Roach infestation discovered at Cake Thai Kitchen for second time
According to state records, Cake’s Thai Kitchen was the only South Florida restaurant ordered shut by state inspectors last week. Source: WPLG
Top concerns of residents of a Sanford affordable-housing complex include bed bugs, safety
SANFORD, N.C. (WNCN) – People who live in a public housing complex in Sanford say they’re dealing with everything from break-ins to bedbugs. On Monday, they took their concerns to the housing… Source: CBS17.com
Lyme disease found in nearly 40 percent of Maine deer ticks in 2019
(BDN) — Nearly 40 percent of Maine deer ticks submitted to the University of Maine Tick Lab in 2019 tested positive for Lyme disease, according to the lab’s first tick surveillance annual report. A smaller percentage tested positive for anaplasma and babesia, two other common tick-borne diseases. In addition to providing information about the prevalence of tick-borne diseases in Maine, … Read More
Man claims bed bugs hiding in patient room bit him at Fayetteville hospital
While visiting his father at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, one man said he was bitten by bedbugs hiding in a chair in his father’s room. Source: ABC11 Raleigh-Durham
The Salvation Army is combating bedbugs and lice
Issues at Amarillo’s Salvation Army shelter with lice and bedbugs have caused some in the community to express concern. However, officials with the nonprofit say the issue is not as cut-and-dry as it seems. ABC 7 News sat down with leaders at both the Salvation Army and the Guyon Saunders Resource Center, who work together to serve Amarillo’s homeless, to … Read More
Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Mecklenburg County
Officials say a raccoon has tested positive for rabies in Mecklenburg County, the first confirmed rabies case of 2020. Source: https://www.wbtv.com
Rats will devour your car
As the rat population grows amid a warming climate, rodents are laying waste to vehicle wires â blowing fuses, starting fires and even totaling cars along the way. Source: Washington Post
Two invasive species could arrive in Missouri soon
MISSOURI — The growing season is right around the corner, so experts are reminding farmers about invasive species that can cause issues. Why should farmers be concerned? These species can des… Source: KSNF/KODE – FourStatesHomepage.com
