There have been no diagnosed human cases of West Nile virus in New Hampshire so far this summer, but an increase in the number of birds showing symptoms of the mosquito-borne disease is causing concern. Source: WMUR
What is West Nile virus? 3 things to know about the mosquito-spread ailment (via Fox News)
Three things to know about the West Nile virus, such as signs, treatment and prevention. Source: Fox News
All this rain has meant a big upswing in biting mosquitoes this summer in Lancaster County (via LancasterOnline)
The forecast for Lancaster County this week: extreme or very high mosquito activity. Source: LancasterOnline
Invasive tick discovered in central Pa. brings risks for livestock, people (via PennLive.com)
Apart from the risk of tick-borne pathogens, longhorned ticks can also cause anemia in livestock as they feed on the blood of the animal. Source: PennLive.com
Lyme Disease Striking More Americans in More States (via Consumer HealthDay)
There’s been a sharp spike in Lyme disease cases in the United States, and the tick-borne illness has now spread to all 50 states, a new report shows. Source: Consumer HealthDay
Bug Facts & Pest Information for Kids (via r20.rs6.net)
PestWorld for Kids is a fun and educational environment for kids and teachers to find facts about insects, games, crafts and pest education lesson plans. Source: r20.rs6.net
A batty idea? Orange County commissioner proposes using bats to control mosquitoes (via OrlandoSentinel.com)
Orange County Commissioner Emily Bonilla is proposing the use of bats to control mosquitoes. In a memo to Mayor Teresa Jacobs, Bonilla said her office is collaborating with the Florida Bat Conservancy and putting up bat houses to reduce mosquitoes Source: OrlandoSentinel.com
What is rat lungworm? The parasite may be more common than people think (via TODAY.com)
Rat lungworm made headlines after it infected two people in China who ate raw centipedes, but people might catch it by eating snails or vegetables from home gardens. Source: TODAY.com
Yes, You Can Get Bed Bugs On Airplanes â Hereâs How To Protect Yourself (via Bustle/)
Despite being called bed bugs, you can pick up these will-definitely-survive-the-apocalypse bloodsucking bugs anywhere. This is why it’s important to know how to avoid getting bed bugs on an airplane. Seriously, nowhere is safe, and getting bed bugs⦠Source: Bustle/
An Invasive New Tick Is Spreading in the U.S. (via r20.rs6.net)
The Asian long-horned tick, reported in New Yorkâs suburbs and as far west as Arkansas, can carry lethal diseases. But no infected specimens have yet been found here. Source: r20.rs6.net
