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Worse than normal tick season predicted this year (via WWLP)
Warmer weather means more time outside but it’s also the time to check for ticks. Experts are already predicting worse than normal tick season. Source: WWLP
New York budget doesn,t include funds for tick-borne illness research (via WRGB)
ALBANY, N. Y. (WRGB) – The state budget does not include $1 million for Lyme and tick-borne illness research. At one point, the $1 million was in the senate version of the budget but it didn’t make the final cut. It would be used to study ticks locally and work toward Lyme Disease prevention. Some state lawmakers like Sen. Sue … Read More
Pennsylvania urges people to protect against Lyme disease (via WHTM)
Pennsylvania is warning people to be aware of Lyme disease and ticks as they spend more time outdoors in warmer spring weather. Source: WHTM
Rosemount Dad Making Big Strides After Getting West Nile (via r20.rs6.net)
A Twin Cities man, paralyzed by the West Nile virus, has made incredible progress, reports Liz Collin (2:43). WCCO 4 News At 10 – April 2, 2019 Source: r20.rs6.net
Fairborn middle school treated for pests as a precaution (via r20.rs6.net)
Baker Middle School was recently treated for bed bugs as a precaution, according to Fairborn City Schools. Source: r20.rs6.net
Metropolitan Mosquito Control Deploys Drones To Find, Treat Larva (via r20.rs6.net)
As all the snow melts, the water pools left behind become a breeding ground. Now, the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District is using technology to help fight mosquitoes. Source: r20.rs6.net
Supervisors move to swat away West Nile problem (via LancasterOnline)
South Lebanon Township supervisors voted to approve a new public works project March 26 that they hope will prevent the spread of West Nile virus to residents. Source: LancasterOnline
Mostly wet winter could bring explosion of ticks (via WSET)
A warning tonight for pet owners about a tick(ing) time bomb that could be in the backyard or at your favorite park. After a wet winter and early spring, experts are predicting an extremely heavy tick season. Veterinarian Kelsey Walker, with Avery Animal Hospital in Hilliard, said they’ve already Seen them on a few clients. “The moisture definitely allows the … Read More
Ticks carrying Lyme disease found in all Pennsylvania counties (via The York Daily Record)
People should be mindful of Lyme disease and ticks as temperatures rise. Source: The York Daily Record
