Residents can do their part to control mosquito populations by emptying flower pots and other containers of standing wate, among other tips, according to the Allen County Department of Health. Source: WANE
Protecting yourself from mosquitoes after recent flooding (via KMTV)
There are thousands of mosquito species around the world but in Nebraska, we See about three or four different types. And typically mosquitoes don’t show up until later in the year as it starts to warm up. Source: KMTV
After Rain, Flooding: The First Mosquitoes (via WBBM-AM)
Flooding and warmer temperatures are expected to bring the first mosquitoes of the season. Source: WBBM-AM
Mosquito season begins as Vector Control tries to keep it under control (via ABC7 San Francisco)
Mosquitoes can do more than ruin your picnic — they can make you sick. Source: ABC7 San Francisco
Mosquito samples in Texas county test positive for West Nile virus, health officials say (via Fox News)
A mosquito sample collected in a Texas county tested positive for West Nile virus, officially marking the first positive samples to be confirmed this year, county health officials said this week. Source: Fox News
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
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