Black fly bites are annoying, but don’t pose threat to humans

Some people in our area say they’re getting bug bites they believe are from Black Flies. We talked to a local scientist about these pesky insects. The scientist says black flies usually come out in late spring, so he said this is a little early for them to be out. That could be caused by the warmer winter. But the … Read More

Pregnant Woman says a rat infestation is forcing her to look for another place to live

SAN ANTONIO – The stench of rat droppings alone is enough to send a pregnant woman searching for another place to live. Her fear of rodents makes matters worse. Frustrated with failed efforts by maintenance workers to address what she calls a “rat infestation. “”The smell is bad,” said renter Alyssa Morris. Rats lurking inside Alyssa Morris’ apartment are enough … Read More

No, you won’t catch COVID-19 from summer insects, here’s why

NASHVILLE, Tenn. –An infectious disease expert says Tennesseans don’t need to worry about catching COVID-19 from summer insects such as ticks or mosquitoes. FOX 17 News contacted Dr. David Aronoff, Director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center following questions on the topic raised by some viewers. While diseases such as malaria and West Nile virus … Read More

Warmer weather brings increased risk in tick related disease

Statewide—Indiana health officials are urging Hoosiers to protect themselves from tick bites while outdoors as warmer weather increases tick activity. Reported cases of tick-borne disease continue to increase each year in Indiana, with more than 300 […] Source: WRBI Radio