Idaho State Police say a passenger in a car died after a wasp flew into the vehicle and it overturned into a creek. Source: r20.rs6.net
Rabid Raccoon Left At Baltimore Co. Animal Services By Woman (via r20.rs6.net)
An unidentified woman left a raccoon on the premises of Baltimore County Animal Services after the site had closed on Thursday. Source: r20.rs6.net
Kissing bug brings real risk to Illinois (via KHQA)
Many people around the state are talking about something called, “The Kissing Bug. “It’s an insect that’s made its way from South America all the way north to Illinois. “The kissing bug – it can have an organism called T. Cruzi, which can cause Chagas disease,” State Public Health Veterinarian Connie Austin said. Chagas disease can cause chronic illness, cardiac … Read More
Lake View High Students, Parents Bothered By Bed Bugs Found At School (via r20.rs6.net)
“Obviously concerning, because we have so many students here and it’s easily spreadable.” Source: r20.rs6.net
State confirms little fire ant infestations in Mauiâs Happy Valley (via https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com)
This is the Valley Isleâs 11th episode of little fire ants since 2009. Source: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com
Staying ahead of mosquito season (via Caroline Peterson)
With May comes the start of mosquito season, but experts said the severity is hard to predict. However, there are ways to stay ahead and prepare. Source: Caroline Peterson
Muncie man recovering from West Nile Virus shares moment he knew something was wrong (via FOX59)
MUNCIE, Ind. — James Whitley spent around a month in the hospital last August after a mosquito carrying West Nile Virus bit him. The problem, and this happens to all patients, he did not know he was infected until he started showing symptoms. The Indiana Department of Public Health says people need a doctor’s exam to know they have West … Read More
Staying ahead of mosquito season (via Caroline Peterson)
With May comes the start of mosquito season, but experts said the severity is hard to predict. However, there are ways to stay ahead and prepare. Source: Caroline Peterson
Muncie man recovering from West Nile Virus shares moment he knew something was wrong (via FOX59)
MUNCIE, Ind. — James Whitley spent around a month in the hospital last August after a mosquito carrying West Nile Virus bit him. The problem, and this happens to all patients, he did not know he was infected until he started showing symptoms. The Indiana Department of Public Health says people need a doctor’s exam to know they have West … Read More
Western Iowans face greatest threat of West Nile virus (via KCCI)
The study shows that the mosquito most likely to carry the illness thrives in western Iowa. Source: KCCI
