It’s time to check yards for standing water-in buckets, ponds and pools- because mosquitoes are expected to be rampant this year. Source: KTVU
First case of West Nile virus reported for 2019
A woman over 50 has been diagnosed with the first case of West Nile virus in the county, according the Southern Nevada Health District. Source: KTNV
Woman diagnosed with Lyme disease after hike in central Utah
A Utah woman contracted Lyme disease after she was bitten by a tick during a hike near Nephi earlier this week. Source: The Salt Lake Tribune
Health officials warn of tick, mosquito-borne diseases
Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed April as Tick and Mosquito Awareness Month, as state health officials issue warnings to keep people safe. Source: ABC11 Raleigh-Durham
State Warns Mosquito Season is Here (via NBC Connecticut)
It’s the perfect time of year to enjoy the outdoors, but experts are warning Connecticut residents to do so with caution as mosquito season begins. Source: NBC Connecticut
Does a warm winter in New Orleans mean a bad summer for mosquitoes? (via nola.com)
Here’s what local experts had to say. Source: nola.com
It’s tick season, is your pet ready? (via WEYI)
Ticks have always been a big issue in western Michigan and the UP but, in the last few years, they are becoming a more serious threat in mid-Michigan. Source: WEYI
Springtime brings ticks and mosquitoes (via Daily Journal Online)
With warmer weather on the way, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), along with the St. Francois County Health Center (SFCHC), want to remind those living in Source: Daily Journal Online
Risk of tick bites and West Nile on the rise (via FOURSTATESHOMEPAGE)
Spending time outdoors this summer can leave you more susceptible to the West Nile virus and tick bites, especially if you choose to go outside without the proper protection. Source: FOURSTATESHOMEPAGE
Expect longer mosquito season this year (via WWLP)
According to a Climate Central study, from 1980 to 1989, Springfield’s mosquito season averaged 64 days. From 2006 to 2015, that jumped to 90 days, and it’s because our temperatures are getting warmer. Source: WWLP
