An infestation of roaches at a high school in New York has apparently been an ongoing situation for years. Roseanne Colletti reports. Source: NBC New York
Cancer patient ends up covered in bugs at Henry Ford Hospital (via WJBK)
A cancer patient went to Henry Ford Hospital for treatment and ended up covered in bed bugs in his room. Source: WJBK
State warns of rabies as weather warms up (via Elissa Kedziorek)
In Michigan, bats and skunks are the most common carriers of rabies. Source: Elissa Kedziorek
Mosquito season not bad, yet (via Grace Reader)
Even though this wild spring weather hasn’t been the best if you want to go to the pool, it’s been pretty great when it comes to mosquito control. For now, that is. Source: Grace Reader
Here’s how to repel mosquitoes while working in the yard (via WPFO)
Gardening is fun. Mosquito bites are not. If you think mosquitoes are particularly drawn to you when you are working hard in the garden or in the yard, you are not delusional. All that sweating (and breathing) is especially attractive to the biting bugs. “Mosquitoes are attracted to heat and carbon dioxide,” said Jim Dill, pest management specialist at the … Read More
6 Things You Need to Know About the Asian Longhorned Tick (via EverydayHealth.com)
Expert answers on potential risks and why health officials are keeping a close eye on this foreign invader. Source: EverydayHealth.com
7 Hidden Ways You May Put Yourself at Risk of Lyme Disease (via Healthline)
A record number of cases of tick-borne diseases were reported by state and local health departments in 2017, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Lyme disease is rising as one of the most common tick-borne illnesses. Source: Healthline
Vital Signs: Preventing ticks from your pet and yourself (via KHGI)
Tick season is here and our pets are vulnerable as those critter carry bacteria, virus and other pathogens. It is important to take preventative steps for your pets as well as for yourself. “With pets normally we See joint problems and other health problems. If it’s a severe enough infestation. It can affect other parts of the body too. If … Read More
More Than One Million Ticks Make Up This Cringe-Worthy Collection in Georgia (via Smithsonian)
The U.S. National Tick Collection is the largest continuously curated collection of ticks in the world Source: Smithsonian
Sen. Collins calls for $100 million federal response to fight tick-borne diseases (via Press Herald)
The proposal, co-sponsored by Sen. Angus King and others, would award grants to states to combat Lyme disease, collect data and improve treatment. Source: Press Herald
