A Union City mother told Channel 2 Action News that she came home to find her daughter covered in bedbugs. Source: WSB Radio
Here’s how to protect yourself from West Nile virus this summer (via WCPO)
According to the Ohio Department of Health, 17 Ohioans became infected with West Nile in 2016. Four of them died. Source: WCPO
CWE residents ask for help against bedbugs (via KSDK)
Bed bugs. They just don’t stop biting and they’re tough to get rid of. But should it really take your landlord weeks and weeks to do something about it? Source: KSDK
Cumberland County reports mosquito positive for West Nile (via The Sentinel)
Cumberland County’s Vector Control Office Tuesday said it received confirmation from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection that a mosquito sample was positive for the West Nile virus. Source: The Sentinel
Preventing Lyme (And A New Disease) As Ticks Spread (via r20.rs6.net)
The worst tick season ever is here, and experts warn that thereâs a disease deadlier than Lyme lurking in the woods. What you need to know. Source: r20.rs6.net
Do you know how to spot a bedbug? (via r20.rs6.net)
New research shows most U.S. travelers are worried about bedbugs but couldn’t identify one in an insect lineup Source: r20.rs6.net
Iredell Health Department offers tips to prevent rabies exposure (via Statesville.com)
As the first day of summer approaches, the Iredell County Health Department encourages residents to be aware of their surroundings and take precautions while enjoying the outdoors with family, friends Source: Statesville.com
Tips to avoid mosquito breeding, bites (via r20.rs6.net)
The Lake County General Health District is anticipating an increase in the number of mosquitoes in the county due to forecasted high temperatures. Source: r20.rs6.net
State health experts warn ticks come with warmer weather (via FOX2now.com)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- Public health officials say it’s time to take precautions against tick bites with the weather warming up. The Illinois Department of Public Health says a bite from a tick can cause mild to severe illness. Some tickborne diseases include Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Source: FOX2now.com
Tick-caused Lyme disease up in Oregon, but tiny compared to East, Midwest (via Statesman Journal)
Lyme disease could explode this year across the country, but the same is unlikely in Oregon. Source: Statesman Journal