The family of a 7-year-old in Ohio who began hallucinating and suffering from seizures after spiking a fever last August is warning about the potential dangers of mosquito bites that go beyond an itchy welt. Source: Fox News
Recent rain leaves standing water everywhere, creating a perfect set-up for mosquitoes to call home (via KSNT)
The recent rain has left standing water everywhere, and the concern from flooding is creating more issues than just on roads and in people’s homes. Source: KSNT
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
Chatham County Mosquito Control expecting West Nile Virus season (via https://www.wtoc.com)
This time of year, pop-up showers may leave standing water in pots, old tires, or any other receptacles in your yard, creating a mosquito breeding ground. Source: https://www.wtoc.com
Officials bracing for the mosquito invasion
News release (This is a joint communication from the Mono County Health Department and the Owens Valley Mosquito Abatement Program (OVMAP): Big snow years can mean big mosquito seasons and we are expecting some bugs! Source: Sierra Wave: Eastern Sierra News
Albuquerque may be in for bad mosquito season
It’s expected to be an early and intense mosquito season in Albuquerque. Source: KOB 4
Tick and Mosquito numbers rise with the temperature
The Ohio Department of Health Director says diseases spread by ticks are an increasing concern in the Buckeye State. Source: WDTN
Health department says to prepare for mosquito season
Erin Ritchie said she didn’t realize how dangerous West Nile Virus could be. But after her son contracted the virus, he has had health effects that put him on a ventilator and is blind. Source: KOKH
Mosquitoes are here for summer and they’re here to stay
Mosquitoes have been breeding since February, and now theyâre starting to swarm. Source: https://www.waff.com
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