And that’s the good news. Source: DCist
Don’t Forget to Check for Disease-Transmitting Ticks This Spring
Health officials say don’t forget about disease-transmitting ticks when outside this spring. Source: AM 1240 and FM 95.3 WJON
Officials warn residents after raccoon tests positive for rabies in James City Co.
JAMES CITY COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — The Peninsula Health Districts are warning residents in the area of Sandy Bay Road in James City County after a raccoon has tested positive for rabies. Anyone having… Source: WAVY.com
A mild winter will likely lead to an active tick season
April, May, and June are peak months for tick activity in Kentucky. Source: Megan James
Can mosquitos spread coronavirus? Here’s what one mosquito control team says
Mosquito season is approaching and several viruses, like West Nile, Zika, and Dengue Fever, can spread to humans through infected mosquitoes. Source: FOX 35 Orlando
Joke of the Week: 5/28/2020
Q: Why are A’s like flowers? A: Because bee’s come after them!
Bee swarms increasing with Utah warm weather
Large amounts of bees have taken people by surprise in the Beehive State. It’s normal for them to swarm this time of year, but at least one state expert said there’s good reason to believe the bees are bouncing back. Source: r20.rs6.net
Beware: The termites are getting ready to swarm in southeast Louisiana
This is the time of year when you can expect to begin seeing swarms of Formosan subterranean termites, according to the LSU AgCenter. Source: WDSU
Tips on tick testing and protection because tick season is here
(Mass Appeal) – People are enjoying the outdoors more these days since many are working and schooling from home and as a result, the number of ticks being submitted for testing at the UMass A… Source: WWLP
Ticks are now active
Spring is the beginning of peak tick season, and in the past few years, numbers of deer ticks in our area have increased significantly. A bite from an infected deer Source: Hometown News LP
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