West Nile virus was detected last fall in three of 16 ruffed grouse that were found sick or dead and submitted by the public to the DNR. West Nile Virus Source: Ken Krall
Invasive fly making its way to Ohio (via r20.rs6.net)
Itâs small, but itâs mighty â posing a big threat to the agricultural and tourism trades on the east coast. And itâs headed this way. The spotted la Source: r20.rs6.net
Invasive beetle discovered on private property in Southold (via r20.rs6.net)
The Emerald Ash Borer was found on Long Island for the first time in Southold. Source: r20.rs6.net
Gypsy moth treatment to be discussed at meeting in Centerville (via Pal-Item)
Personnel from the Division of Entomology and Plant Pathology will propose options for treatment, and will take questions and comments. Source: Pal-Item
Fighting back against bed bugs (via York News-Times)
No one wants bed bugs in their home. They are difficult to get rid of and can cause annoying, itchy welts. Bed bugs do not transmit diseases, so they are Source: York News-Times
NJ county warns of rabies threat after raccoon attacks man (via New York Post)
A New Jersey resident was attacked by a raccoon in their own backyard this week — and now officials are warning residents about a possible rabies threat. “Following the report of a racc⦠Source: New York Post
Gainesville man describes devastating ordeal with West Nile virus (via r20.rs6.net)
David Carmon never knew what bit him. Many days would pass before the Gainesville man and his wife, Jessie, would know the culprit â a mosquito infected by West Nile virus. And by that time, David was fighting for his life. Source: r20.rs6.net
Potentially deadly hantavirus after five mice around the county tested positive – (via McKinnon Broadcasting)
SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – The San Diego County Vector Control Program reminded residents today to protect themselves from the potentially deadly hantavirus after five mice around the county tested positive for it. The positive tests are the first instance of the virus in San Diego County this year, according to county officials. Wild rodents are the primary carriers of hantavirus…. … Read More
Norfolk high school dismisses early after squirrel chews through cable, causes major power outage (via WTKR.com)
According to officials, the bomb threat was found to be not credible and students started being dismissed at 10:30 a.m. Source: WTKR.com
Exterminators called in after bed bugs found at Brainerd High School (via WTVC)
Hamilton County Schools says exterminators were called in after bed bugs were found in a few rooms at Brainerd High School this week. Parents reached out to us about the issue Wednesday. We contacted the school system, who says they dispatched exterminators that afternoon to check it out. Hamilton County Schools spokesman Tim Hensley told us Thursday that the exterminators … Read More
