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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says illnesses from the bites of infected mosquitoes, ticks and fleas have tripled in the U.S. from 2004 to 2016. Source: masslive.com

Bites from certain type of ticks can trigger an immune response to alpha gal, a sugar found in beef, lamb, venison and pork Source: r20.rs6.net

Illnesses from tick, mosquito and flea bites have tripled in the past few years. Source: ABC News

SARASOTA, FL (WWSB) – The beginning of May means the beginning of mosquito season and the potential for exposure to disease. Source: Sarasota News | Mysuncoast.com and ABC 7

A Florida woman woke up to discover a palmetto bug had crawled into her ear, but that was just the beginning of her nightmare. Source: TODAY.com

It's a matter of finely tuned body parts. Source: Popular Mechanics

A FOX 46 Charlotte viewer said she and fellow co-workers haven’t been paid in nearly five weeks from their Gastonia employer. Source: WJZY

Scientists have fiercely debated the origins of the orb-style web. A new study challenges the idea that all spiders who make this web had a common ancestor. Source: Veronique Greenwood

IOWA–As Iowans start spending more times outdoors, the Iowa Department of Public Health is issuing a reminder that tick season is underway. Ticks can carry organisms that lead to diseases, including lyme disease. Last year, 254 lyme disease cases were reported. The best way to prevent tick bites is to avoid woody and grassy areas. If you do spend time … Read More

A bed bug was found in a classroom this week at Marlboro County High School, according to Marlboro County School District Public Information Officer Dr. Henry Cobb. Source: WPDE