Mosquito season is approaching and several viruses, like West Nile, Zika, and Dengue Fever, can spread to humans through infected mosquitoes. Source: FOX 35 Orlando
Tips on tick testing and protection because tick season is here
(Mass Appeal) – People are enjoying the outdoors more these days since many are working and schooling from home and as a result, the number of ticks being submitted for testing at the UMass A… Source: WWLP
Ticks are now active
Spring is the beginning of peak tick season, and in the past few years, numbers of deer ticks in our area have increased significantly. A bite from an infected deer Source: Hometown News LP
Maybe you’re staying inside, but ticks are out and active
As the weather gets warmer and more people are heading outside, one local group is warning us to watch out for ticks. Source: WKBN.com
Mosquitoes also following the stay-at-(your)-home order
Mosquitoes have arrived sooner than expected, so Lake has started spraying for them. Source: orlandosentinel.com
Prevent mosquito-borne diseases
Dump that standing water Source: Sussex Living
Tick talk about Lyme disease
It’s that time of year again. Insidious predators that want a taste of our blood are hard at it.Considering that both species do basically the same Source: recordonline.com
SURVEY: Researchers study impact of COVID-19 on exposure to tick-borne illnesses
‘We’re examining whether people are spending more time outside due to COVID-19 restrictions and whether this might be affecting them, their families, and/or their pets’ (if they have any) risk of contracting a tick-borne illness.” Source: Staff/Hollins University Release
Health officials say ticks are active, daily tick checks recommended
Health officials in Madison said ticks are now active, and daily tick checks are now recommended after being outdoors. Source: NBC15 Staff
Forest Journal: N.H. Tick Data Informs Local Risk
S ince mid-March, my family and I have been doing a lot of walking in the woods. Daily hikes on quiet, local trails have become our sanity in this constricted Source: UnionLeader.com
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