Cherokee Co. says they were notified about a human case of West Nile Virus by SCDHEC. Source: WSPA
Tustin woman dies from West Nile virus infection complications (via ABC7 Los Angeles)
The first human death linked to West Nile virus in Orange County this year has been confirmed, according to the OC Health Care Agency. Source: ABC7 Los Angeles
Chinese spiders infesting north Georgia (via Albany Herald)
The spiders may appear startling at first, but they don’t pose a threat to people and don’t Seem to be causing problems in the northeast Georgia ecosystem. Source: Albany Herald
Toddler Recovers After Being Bitten by Rat Amid Infestation (via NBC New York)
The mother of the 1-year-old boy who was allegedly bitten by a rat in his sleep amid a disgusting infestation inside a New York City public housing building is demanding a complete and thorough fix. Source: NBC New York
Bed bugs found at Justice Center in York County (via WJZY)
About a dozen workers at the Moss Justice Center in York County have been affected by an outbreak of bed bugs, but there is no risk to the public, according to county officials. Source: WJZY
Portage schools addressing cockroach issue at elementary school (via nwitimes.com)
PORTAGE — A local elementary school has been dealing with unwanted visitors since late last week. Source: nwitimes.com
Mosquito capable of carrying Zika virus found in Albuquerque (via KRQE)
Mosquitos that have the potential to carry the Zika virus have been found in Albuquerque’s Bosque. Source: KRQE
Tustin woman dies from West Nile virus infection complications (via ABC7 Los Angeles)
The first human death linked to West Nile virus in Orange County this year has been confirmed, according to the OC Health Care Agency. Source: ABC7 Los Angeles
Tustin woman dies from West Nile virus infection complications (via ABC7 Los Angeles)
The first human death linked to West Nile virus in Orange County this year has been confirmed, according to the OC Health Care Agency. Source: ABC7 Los Angeles
Stink bugs create smelly situation – The Clanton Advertiser (via The Clanton Advertiser)
Are stink bugs a problem around or in your home? If so, you are not alone. Stink bugs have been prevalent this year, and according to the Auburn Cooperative Extension System, the pests have a tendency to infiltrate homes in the fall to shelter for the winter. Although harmless, stink bugs can be highly annoying … Source: The Clanton Advertiser
