Lyme disease is once again emerging but this year, the summertime threat is happening in the middle of a growing coronavirus pandemic. Source: PAhomepage.com
Coronavirus, Lyme disease or allergies? How to tell the difference
If you have sniffles, a sore throat or fatigue, you may think you have coronavirus. But like we’ve told you before, it may just be symptoms of allergies or even Lyme disease. Local health experts say some of the symptoms can overlap. There are some similarities, but there are also symptoms differentiating them. And it’s important to know the difference … Read More
AgriLife to Texans: Its probably not a murder hornet
We’ve all heard about “murder hornets” invading the United States, but if you live in the Lone Star State, Texas A&M AgriLife says you probably don’t have much to worry about. The group says they have been sent many reports of lookalike insects being sent to them as potential Asian giant hornets, which gained fame earlier this year after some … Read More
Wash. officials set up roughly 600 ‘murder hornet’ traps after sightings
About 600 traps to catch invasive Asian giant hornets are being placed in Northwestern Washington’s Whatcom County by the Washington State Department of Agriculture, more than doubling the nu… Source: KOIN.com
Gnat attack: Black flies swarm NEPA
As the warm summer weather draws quarantine-weary residents outside to parks and gardens, many are finding they are vastly outnumbered by a relentless pest. Source: Wilkes-Barre Citizens’ Voice
Is there a rise in tarantula sightings in San Antonio?
This time of year is a normal time to see tarantulas active. Source: KSAT
Emerald ash borer found in Mason City
Tree-killing pest has spread to 73 Iowa counties. Source: KIMT News
Delaware stepping up measures to reduce spotted lanternfly population
The Delaware Department of Agriculture is working to reduce the spotted lanternfly population after expanding the range of an impacted area of Odessa in New Castle County. Source: 6abc Philadelphia
SCORES OUTDOORS: We are entering the heart of moth season
by Roland D. Hallee – Caterpillars live and feed in groups until the fourth instar when they become solitary… Source: The Town Line Newspaper
Remember to protect against insect-borne illnesses
PORTSMOUTH – One positive that has come from COVID-19 is that people are getting back to nature.Whether it is walking the dog, hiking, or running, Source: fosters.com
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