With warmer weather on the way, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), along with the St. Francois County Health Center (SFCHC), want to remind those living in Source: Daily Journal Online
Risk of tick bites and West Nile on the rise (via FOURSTATESHOMEPAGE)
Spending time outdoors this summer can leave you more susceptible to the West Nile virus and tick bites, especially if you choose to go outside without the proper protection. Source: FOURSTATESHOMEPAGE
Expect longer mosquito season this year (via WWLP)
According to a Climate Central study, from 1980 to 1989, Springfield’s mosquito season averaged 64 days. From 2006 to 2015, that jumped to 90 days, and it’s because our temperatures are getting warmer. Source: WWLP
How extreme weather will impact pests in coming months (via Journal Standard)
Winter’s record-cold temperatures and a late start to warmer spring weather could delay the start of the season for pests like ticks and mosquitoes, Source: Journal Standard
The end of California&’s drought could mean fewer cases of West Nile virus (via latimes.com)
Cases of West Nile virus could fall in California now that the years-long drought is over. It’s not clear why dry conditions help the virus spread. Source: latimes.com
Marshall begins mosquito control effort (via ARKLATEXHOMEPAGE)
MARSHALL, Texas – (KTAL/KMSS) The City of Marshall has begun efforts to control mosquito populations in the city by targeting both adult and larvae through fogging to prevent the possible spread of diseases carried by the insect. Source: ARKLATEXHOMEPAGE
County officials asking for public’s help as West Nile Virus season approaches – (via McKinnon Broadcasting)
SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – If you’re asking if all our rain has helped or hurt the warmer weather-mosquito issue, the answer is the rain has washed away what would have been a standing water problem in many areas. It also means problem areas where it might not have otherwise collected, have you checked that discarded tire leaning up against the… … Read More
Dona Ana County’s fishy solution to mosquitoes (via KTSM)
As we come into the warmer months many of us know what’s coming — mosquitoes. Source: KTSM
Rosemount Dad Making Big Strides After Getting West Nile (via r20.rs6.net)
A Twin Cities man, paralyzed by the West Nile virus, has made incredible progress, reports Liz Collin (2:43). WCCO 4 News At 10 – April 2, 2019 Source: r20.rs6.net
Metropolitan Mosquito Control Deploys Drones To Find, Treat Larva (via r20.rs6.net)
As all the snow melts, the water pools left behind become a breeding ground. Now, the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District is using technology to help fight mosquitoes. Source: r20.rs6.net
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