April, May, and June are peak months for tick activity in Kentucky. Source: Megan James
Bee swarms increasing with Utah warm weather
Large amounts of bees have taken people by surprise in the Beehive State. It’s normal for them to swarm this time of year, but at least one state expert said there’s good reason to believe the bees are bouncing back. Source: r20.rs6.net
Tips on tick testing and protection because tick season is here
(Mass Appeal) – People are enjoying the outdoors more these days since many are working and schooling from home and as a result, the number of ticks being submitted for testing at the UMass A… Source: WWLP
Ticks are now active
Spring is the beginning of peak tick season, and in the past few years, numbers of deer ticks in our area have increased significantly. A bite from an infected deer Source: Hometown News LP
Maybe you’re staying inside, but ticks are out and active
As the weather gets warmer and more people are heading outside, one local group is warning us to watch out for ticks. Source: WKBN.com
Mosquitoes also following the stay-at-(your)-home order
Mosquitoes have arrived sooner than expected, so Lake has started spraying for them. Source: orlandosentinel.com
Prevent mosquito-borne diseases
Dump that standing water Source: Sussex Living
Tick talk about Lyme disease
It’s that time of year again. Insidious predators that want a taste of our blood are hard at it.Considering that both species do basically the same Source: recordonline.com
SURVEY: Researchers study impact of COVID-19 on exposure to tick-borne illnesses
‘We’re examining whether people are spending more time outside due to COVID-19 restrictions and whether this might be affecting them, their families, and/or their pets’ (if they have any) risk of contracting a tick-borne illness.” Source: Staff/Hollins University Release
Nature spotlight: Bees are getting busy after the long winter
Step outdoors on a nice day and you’re likely to encounter a few of the 20,000 species of bees as they buzz by on their quest for pollen, nectar and Source: providencejournal.com
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