An expert says Lyme disease cases in Illinois will likely continue to rise this year after having shown a gradual increase in recent years. Source: Illinois News Network
How Do You Treat a Spider Bite? (via Reference)
Treatment options for a spider bite include elevating the affected area, applying ice to the bite and taking medications to relieve pain and reduce itching, as reported by WebMD. Source: Reference
Bills QB Matt Barkley needs help identifying the type of spider found in his home (via WGRZ)
Barkley says he found it in his basement and he’s kinda worried because it’s where his kids play. Source: WGRZ
Parasitic wasps ambush spiders by playing the victim (via ABC News)
Their larvae slowly suck the arachnids’ guts out after wasps infiltrate the spiders’ webs. Source: ABC News
Rabid gray fox bites Blairstown woman twice, attacks second family member (via New Jersey Herald)
BLAIRSTOWN — A township woman is undergoing rabies treatment after she went outside to feed her cats Saturday and found herself face-to-face with a rabid gray fox, who attacked her and bit her twice. Source: New Jersey Herald
Risk of tick bites and West Nile on the rise (via FOURSTATESHOMEPAGE)
Spending time outdoors this summer can leave you more susceptible to the West Nile virus and tick bites, especially if you choose to go outside without the proper protection. Source: FOURSTATESHOMEPAGE
Expect longer mosquito season this year (via WWLP)
According to a Climate Central study, from 1980 to 1989, Springfield’s mosquito season averaged 64 days. From 2006 to 2015, that jumped to 90 days, and it’s because our temperatures are getting warmer. Source: WWLP
How extreme weather will impact pests in coming months (via Journal Standard)
Winter’s record-cold temperatures and a late start to warmer spring weather could delay the start of the season for pests like ticks and mosquitoes, Source: Journal Standard
Long-underfunded Lyme disease research gets an injection of money—and ideas (via Science | AAAS)
Federal funds offered for prevention of tickborne illnesses Source: Science | AAAS
How to Prevent Termites From Damaging Your Home (via Lansing State Journal)
Itâs critical for homeowners to know not only how to prevent an infestation, but also how to recognize the warning signs of an existing problem. Source: Lansing State Journal
