With warmer weather and families feeling cooped up, many are choosing to spend their time this summer outside. While being outdoors lessens the COVID-19 spread, it increases your chances of running into another disease. “Because the focus is so much on COVID maybe we don’t think about Lyme Disease as much, and I think that you’re going to see a… … Read More
Texas, get ready for genetically-modified mosquitoes that may slow spread of disease
The new, genetically-engineered mosquito is called the friendly mosquito because the company says it’s safe Source: KXAN Austin
CT officials: Mosquito activity does not yet show EEE
The Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus is not expected until mid-August. Source: New Haven Register
Lyme disease, coronavirus, EEE to create ‘perfect storm’ this summer
The ongoing threat of coronavirus coupled with the risk of EEE and Lyme disease that often increases in the summer months will create “the perfect storm” for illness as people spend mor… Source: Boston Herald
Cicada killer wasps, not murder hornets
There’s no evidence murder hornets have made their way to New Mexico, but a different insect is generating concern. Source: KOB 4
Giant insect prompts murder hornet concerns in Perdido Key
A large insect spotted on Perdido Key reminded one of our Channel 3 viewers of the invasive murder hornets seen on the west coast of the United States. Eddie Thompson sent us his photos and asked for help identifying the insect. He was concerned it could be dangerous, especially for children. We reached out to horticulture agent Beth Bolles, with … Read More
Natick Common trees to come down after destructive beetle infestation
Nearly a dozen ash trees on the downtown common will be cut down due to an Emerald Ash Borer beetle infestation. Source: WCVB
How to protect yourself from ticks this summer
It’s important to cover up during hikes by wearing pants and high socks while outdoors. Source: r20.rs6.net
Welcome to Tick Season
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Stamm: How to protect yourself from ticks
If you spend a significant amount of time outdoors in the summer, chances are you have had a few tick encounters. Ticks are parasites that must have three blood meals during their lifetime to develop and reproduce. Kentucky is an ideal environment for ticks as we have forests, humidity and a large deer population. The … Source: Winchester Sun