With May comes the start of mosquito season, but experts said the severity is hard to predict. However, there are ways to stay ahead and prepare. Source: Caroline Peterson
Muncie man recovering from West Nile Virus shares moment he knew something was wrong (via FOX59)
MUNCIE, Ind. — James Whitley spent around a month in the hospital last August after a mosquito carrying West Nile Virus bit him. The problem, and this happens to all patients, he did not know he was infected until he started showing symptoms. The Indiana Department of Public Health says people need a doctor’s exam to know they have West … Read More
Staying ahead of mosquito season (via Caroline Peterson)
With May comes the start of mosquito season, but experts said the severity is hard to predict. However, there are ways to stay ahead and prepare. Source: Caroline Peterson
Muncie man recovering from West Nile Virus shares moment he knew something was wrong (via FOX59)
MUNCIE, Ind. — James Whitley spent around a month in the hospital last August after a mosquito carrying West Nile Virus bit him. The problem, and this happens to all patients, he did not know he was infected until he started showing symptoms. The Indiana Department of Public Health says people need a doctor’s exam to know they have West … Read More
Western Iowans face greatest threat of West Nile virus (via KCCI)
The study shows that the mosquito most likely to carry the illness thrives in western Iowa. Source: KCCI
Bug Barometer calls for increase in ticks, mosquitoes (via Charleston Gazette-Mail)
HUNTINGTON — Break out the bug spray and grab a long-sleeved shirt — the time is near for some of the baddest pests to make their seasonal return. Source: Charleston Gazette-Mail
Heavy rainfall brings concerns for large mosquito infestation
FAIRFIELD — The late-winter storms brought nearly $800,000 in damage to Solano County infrastructure – and health officials are concerned they also will bring mosquitoes. Source: Daily Republic
Cold hasn’t slowed the start of mosquito season
The Toledo Area Sanitary District has started treating standing water in preparation for the upcoming season. Source: Amy Montgomery
Illinois Officials Issue West Nile Virus Warning And Asks For Public To Trap Mosquitoes
Illinois Officials Issue West Nile Virus Warning And Asks For Public To Trap Mosquitos Source: Q985
Spring flooding could lead to more mosquitoes
“We’re going to have more than our average year, because of all of this standing water.” Source: KELO
