BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)–Just days away from the start of summer there is growing concern about ticks in this area. Dr. Robert Warren knows this is the time of year to watch for ticks. “I t… Source: News 4 Buffalo
Uptick in Colorado bark beetles: Creating fuel for fires
We’re seeing a come back from the small but destructive insect, the bark beetle. According to the Colorado State Forest Service they’ve killed at least three and a half million acres of… Source: FOX21 News Colorado
Massive spider found clinging to Texas home: I was terrified
On June 19, the couple found the eight-legged unwelcomed guest, which appeared to be bigger than the size of a human hand, crawling on the back patio door of their San Antonio home. Source: Fox News
Gypsy moth outbreaks in Michigan
What can I do about gypsy moths? Will gypsy moths go away on their own? Source: Traverse City Record-Eagle
Multiple Reports of Mosquito-Borne Illnesses in South Georgia
South Health District has received two confirmed reports of West Nile Virus through mosquito testing in Lowndes County and one confirmed case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in an emu in Lanier County. Source: Valdosta Today
Southwest Georgia mosquito season worse than last year exterminators say
Pest control specialists say this year’s mosquito season is already worse than last year, with a higher likelihood of spreading infectious diseases like West Nile Virus. Bridges Sinyard who is the vice president with Adam Exterminators says that a fairly wet winter, and steady rainfall throughout the summer have made conditions favorable for mosquitoes here in Southwest Georgia. Sinyard says … Read More
Health Officials Warn COVID-19, Lyme Disease Symptoms Similar
Health officials are preparing for an up-tick in Lyme disease cases, and even warning of the similarities between COVID-19 and Lyme disease symptoms. Source: r20.rs6.net
18 New Species of Aquatic Beetle in South America Discovered by Undergraduate Student
It would be striking for a seasoned entomologist with decades of fieldwork to discover such a large number of species unknown to science. But for University of Kansas student Rachel Smith, an undergraduate majoring in ecology & evolutionary biology, the find is extraordinary: Smith recently publ Source: SciTechDaily
Dengue and Other Mosquito Diseases Are Slowly Making Their Way North
Brazil is hit badly by both coronavirus and dengue cases. However, the tropical mosquito is slowly making its way north to the United States. Source: Science Times
Mosquito that carries Zika found in southeast Michigan
The state says the type of mosquito that can carry Zika virus has been found in southeast Michigan. Source: WOODTV.com
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