The Ohio Department of Health Director says diseases spread by ticks are an increasing concern in the Buckeye State. Source: WDTN
Health department says to prepare for mosquito season
Erin Ritchie said she didn’t realize how dangerous West Nile Virus could be. But after her son contracted the virus, he has had health effects that put him on a ventilator and is blind. Source: KOKH
Mosquitoes are here for summer and they’re here to stay
Mosquitoes have been breeding since February, and now theyâre starting to swarm. Source: https://www.waff.com
How to limit mosquito population
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
Gnats, roaches and flies found at Houston restaurants during inspections April 15 to April 21 (via HoustonChronicle.com)
Inspectors also closed another restaurant because of ongoing construction. Source: HoustonChronicle.com
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
What’s the Difference Between Bed Bugs and Fleas? (via Reader's Digest)
Knowing whether you’re facing off with bed bugs or fleas can make a lot of difference in who you call and how you proceed. Here’s how to tell. Source: Reader’s Digest
