Despite an employee’s concern that she contracted typhus from fleas at LA City Hall, authorities found no sign of the insect – just rodents. Source: Los Angeles, CA Patch
Couple claims property manager won’t do anything about mice, cockroach-infested apartment (via WZTV)
A Nashville couple says its apartment has been infested with mice and cockroaches for months, but the property manager refuses to do anything about it. The two have a newborn baby, and now they’re concerned about his well-being. Tyra and Tracy Bentley moved to Castlewood a couple of years ago, and, about nine weeks ago, had baby Tyrion. “I’m scared … Read More
Heavy rain, recent cold weather could mean increase in mosquitoes in Mid-South this summer (via WHBQ)
The Shelby County Health Department said we could See an uptick in mosquitoes this year because of the heavy rain and recent cold snaps. Source: WHBQ
Health officials issue mosquito-borne illness advisory after two cases of EEE (via WJHG)
Health officials say two horses have tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) infection within a two-week period. Source: WJHG
GMO mosquitoes: Could genetic engineering protect us from the deadliest animal on the planet? (via r20.rs6.net)
What if we had the technology to eliminate the threat of diseases like Zika by tweaking the biology of the mosquitoes that spread it? Source: r20.rs6.net
Tick survey planned for Erie County (via GoErie.com)
Ticks collected at various Erie County locations will be tested for the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. Source: GoErie.com
Rabid raccoons are back in Manhattan. Vaccinate your pets, health officials say (via CNN)
Years after an outbreak was stamped out, rabies has returned to the raccoons of New York City’s most densely populated borough. Source: CNN
Howard County Health Department confirms raccoon that attacked woman was rabid (via WBAL)
The Howard County Health Department has confirmed Tuesday that the raccoon which attacked a resident in the middle of the day had rabies. Source: WBAL
Little Short for a Storm trooper? Newfound Spiders Named for Star Wars Villains (via Live Science)
Like the white-armored and -helmeted Stormtroopers from “Star Wars,” these spiders are tough to tell apart. Source: Live Science
Mosquito Attack! Record Rainfall Means You’re A Target – MyNewsLA.com (via MyNewsLA.com)
Share this article:This winter’s record rainfall has provided relief to drought-thirsty Southern California, but it has also created havens for disease-spreading mosquitoes in people’s yards, and health officials are urging people to take precautions against the insects. “Los Angeles County residents must take extra precautions with green, unmaintained pools, rain barrels and other small containers … Source: MyNewsLA.com
