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Burlington residents are being reminded to protect themselves and their pets from the threat of rabies.There have been 11 confirmed cases of raccoon strain rabies – found in three skunks and eight raccoons in Burlington – since Oct. Source: r20.rs6.net

Bed bugs inside Huntsville’s Social Security office on Research Dr. have forced it to shut down for the second time in two weeks Source: Lauren Scharf

A local call center is calling out the dogs after a string of bed bug complaints from employees. Source: Arizona Daily Star

New York health officials are warning state residents that disease-carrying ticks might still be active this fall. Source: WIBX 950

Health workers have already Seen a record number of anaplasmosis cases, spread by the same species that carries Lyme disease. Source: VTDigger

Residents near Sutton Road and Mills Lane are encouraged to eliminate areas of standing water, use insect repellant, keep skin covered, and keep windows and doors closed. Source: WCNC

Lyme disease is the fastest growing vector-borne, infectious disease in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Source: NBC New York

Officials with the Austin Zoo are letting people know about a venomous insect that they may See in their backyard. Source: WXIA

LIMA — A Lima neighborhood is working to curb the spread of an infestation of cockroaches that Seems to stem from one house, according to neighbors. Source: The Lima News

A Valley woman says bed bugs were feasting on her and a friend’s arm shortly after they sat down to enjoy the Sci-Fi drama Flatliners€ at the AMC at Westgate in Glendale. Source: KNXV