The season of swatting is nearly upon us, and with it the inevitable question about whether mosquitoes will spread an already terrible pandemic. Source: r20.rs6.net
How to protect yourself from disease-carrying ticks in Maine
Maine recorded its worst year for Lyme disease in 2019. That trend doesn’t appear to be slowing down. Source: Bangor Daily News
Metro Louisville preparing for mosquito season, West Nile virus
The mosquito abatement team has four crew members this year to handle all the pre-treatments, traps, tests and fogging treatments. Source: WDRB
How bad will tick season be this year?
The 2020 tick season is expected to be average, but if people are spending more time outdoors because of coronavirus, Lyme cases could skyrocket. Source: TODAY.com
How mosquito season affects South Texas during the COVID-19 pandemic
Most of Texas has a long mosquito season, and the humidity here in South Texas only increases mosquito activity and the likelihood of infectious diseases spreading through mosquito bites. Source: KZTV
As more Mainers go outdoors during pandemic, experts see huge increase in tick samples
This spring, tick experts at the University of Maine Tick Lab have noticed a big increase in the number of ticks that the public is submitting for testing. They think this upward trend might be linked to people spending more time outdoors than usual during the COVID-19 pandemic. Source: Bangor Daily News
Active tick season is underway
An active tick season is underway, and hikers heading off to the woods and trails this spring should take every precaution to avoid bites. Source: Glens Falls Post-Star
Like Coronavirus, Risk of Mosquito-Borne Illness Is On The Rise, Including In Florida
Butterflies and moths captivated Lawrence Reeves – so much so that he chased their ethereal flutters all the way to the Philippines, his mother’s homeland, Source: Brittney Miller – Fresh Take Florida
Be prepared: Mosquito season is here, and so is the risk for West Nile Virus
Even though we’ve been focused on COVID-19, mosquito season is upon us, and that could bring more concerns for families. Source: WSBTV
Newsmakers: Lyme Disease
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Central New York continues to be a hotspot for Lyme Disease and other tick-borne illnesses. As more people start to move outside during the COVID-19 pandemic, the b… Source: WSYR
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