An invasive species is attacking ash trees across the state, causing them to die quickly, becoming hazardous to the public. Source: YOURERIE
Doctor aims to minimize fear surrounding West Nile Virus (via WTLV)
Two more human cases of the West Nile Virus were reported in Jacksonville. That makes 10 total cases in Duval County reported this year. A doctor is urging everyone not to be afraid but to be aware. Source: WTLV
Nebraska man now recovering from West Nile Virus diagnosis in August (via KMTV)
There have been 11 West Nile virus deaths in Nebraska so far this year. It started with a simple mosquito bite for a man this past summer and it got worse from there. Well I woke up on a Sunday morning, and I really wasn’t feeling good at all, so about two days later I finally went to the emergency … Read More
Lone Star Tick Upsurge (via Mindy Todd )
Black legged ticks and dog ticks are common in our region, but there’s a new tick in town: the lone star. Unlike other ticks, the lone star feeds primarily Source: Mindy Todd
Data: New Jersey ranks 3rd in reported cases of Lyme disease (via r20.rs6.net)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Lyme disease is on the rise and spreading quickly. Source: r20.rs6.net
Exploding tick population — and illnesses they bring — worries government (via CNN)
On Wednesday, a congressional advisory committee sounded the alarm on Lyme and other emerging tick-related illnesses saying they have become “a serious and growing threat to public health.” The finding, presented in a report to congress, recommends surveillance, prevention, diagnosis and treatment measures for tackling the problem. Source: CNN
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‘They’re chewing everywhere:’ Dallas woman fed up with rat-infested apartment (via WFAA)
Maria Mejia said rats are ripping and running through her home, and she wants something done about it as soon as possible. Source: WFAA
West Middle School treated for bed bugs (via Rockford Register Star)
ROCKFORD — A bed bug was found at West Middle School on Friday, a discovery that triggered vacuuming and a pesticide treatment over the weekend.A Source: Rockford Register Star
Marion woman says bed bugs bit her at local theater (via 13 WTHR Indianapolis)
A woman in Marion went home from the movie theater in Marion with an unexpected itch over the weekend, saying it was the result of bed bugs. Source: 13 WTHR Indianapolis
