Ticks are a growing concern to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and in West Michigan, almost every county was listed as having a known risk for Lyme disease by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The CDCreportedthat 2017 marked a record year for the number of Lyme disease cases in the U. S. In that year, … Read More
Health officials warn of tick-borne illnesses as summer months approach – KNBN NewsCenter1 (via KNBN NewsCenter1)
PIERRE, S.D. — As summer approaches, state health officials are warning people to keep an eye out for ticks in order to avoid tick-borne pathogens such as Lyme disease and tularemia. In 2017 the South Dakota Department of Health investigated 13 cases of tularemia, 11 cases of Spotted Fever Rickettsiosis and 11 of Lyme disease. Spotted Fever Rickettsiosis is a group… … Read More
Health officials warn of tick-borne illnesses as summer months approach – KNBN NewsCenter1 (via KNBN NewsCenter1)
PIERRE, S.D. — As summer approaches, state health officials are warning people to keep an eye out for ticks in order to avoid tick-borne pathogens such as Lyme disease and tularemia. In 2017 the South Dakota Department of Health investigated 13 cases of tularemia, 11 cases of Spotted Fever Rickettsiosis and 11 of Lyme disease. Spotted Fever Rickettsiosis is a group… … Read More
Antibody Shows Promise In Fight Against Lyme Disease, UMass Researcher Says (via r20.rs6.net)
The researcher said an additional investment could move an antibody proven in labs to protect mice against Lyme closer to a human trial. Source: r20.rs6.net
Spring pests: termites and carpenter bees begin to swarm (via https://www.walb.com)
Right now the number one spring pest people are dealing with are termites. Source: https://www.walb.com
Bug Barometer calls for increase in ticks, mosquitoes (via Charleston Gazette-Mail)
HUNTINGTON — Break out the bug spray and grab a long-sleeved shirt — the time is near for some of the baddest pests to make their seasonal return. Source: Charleston Gazette-Mail
Report: Excessive moisture will increase pest activity (via Williamson Daily News)
Break out the bug spray and grab a long-sleeved shirt – the time is near for some of the baddest pests to make their seasonal return. Source: Williamson Daily News
Kissing bugs: What you should know about the blood-sucking insect (via silive.com)
The South American insect, documented in Delaware, feeds on the blood of humans and animals. Source: silive.com
Tips to prevent pests from traveling to Michigan
According to the USDA, damage caused by invasive pests as well as the cost of getting rid of them can reach $40 billion a year. Source: WLNS
Potentially deadly Kissing Bug confirmed in Delaware, joins reports in southern states
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report the first confirmed identification of a “kissing bug” in Delaware. The case first came to the attention of Delaware health and agriculture officials in July of last year when a child was bitten on her face while watching television. The parents took the child to Seek medical … Read More
