Though COVID-19 has been top of mind as it relates to Mesa County health concerns, summer days are bringing with them disease-carrying mosquitoes that can spread the West Nile Virus. Source: The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
Mosquito, Tick Populations Unchecked Amid COVID-19
Health departments are pouring resources into easing the coronavirus and have been forced to limit or suspend pest services Source: WebMD
Preventing, testing of mosquitoes during summer season
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL)—Though the coronavirus is getting all the headlines this summer, there are other potentially deadly viruses waiting to strike, and many of them are carried by mosquitos. E… Source: Texomashomepage.com
Thousands of tires at Birmingham property causing mosquito problem for nearby workers
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management is telling the owner of a Birmingham property with thousands of scrap tires on it to clean it up. The tires are a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Bryan Embry manages the wrecker service that’s right next to the tire dump. He says all the tires next door have attracted lots of mosquitoes. And the … Read More
Mass. Senate OKs bill to fight mosquito-borne virus
Last year, Massachusetts saw a resurgence of EEE, with more than 200 communities designated as moderate to critical risk by the state Department of Public Health. Source: Boston.com
Fight the Bite: Ways to protect you and your family against mosquitoes and ticks
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — As the warmer months return to Central New York so does the need to protect ourselves and our families from mosquito- and tick-borne diseases. Onondaga County Healt… Source: WSYR
Multiple Reports of Mosquito-Borne Illnesses in South Georgia
South Health District has received two confirmed reports of West Nile Virus through mosquito testing in Lowndes County and one confirmed case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in an emu in Lanier County. Source: Valdosta Today
Southwest Georgia mosquito season worse than last year exterminators say
Pest control specialists say this year’s mosquito season is already worse than last year, with a higher likelihood of spreading infectious diseases like West Nile Virus. Bridges Sinyard who is the vice president with Adam Exterminators says that a fairly wet winter, and steady rainfall throughout the summer have made conditions favorable for mosquitoes here in Southwest Georgia. Sinyard says … Read More
Dengue and Other Mosquito Diseases Are Slowly Making Their Way North
Brazil is hit badly by both coronavirus and dengue cases. However, the tropical mosquito is slowly making its way north to the United States. Source: Science Times
Mosquito that carries Zika found in southeast Michigan
The state says the type of mosquito that can carry Zika virus has been found in southeast Michigan. Source: WOODTV.com
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