Winter’s record-cold temperatures and a late start to warmer spring weather could delay the start of the season for pests like ticks and mosquitoes, Source: Journal Standard
The end of California&’s drought could mean fewer cases of West Nile virus (via latimes.com)
Cases of West Nile virus could fall in California now that the years-long drought is over. It’s not clear why dry conditions help the virus spread. Source: latimes.com
Marshall begins mosquito control effort (via ARKLATEXHOMEPAGE)
MARSHALL, Texas – (KTAL/KMSS) The City of Marshall has begun efforts to control mosquito populations in the city by targeting both adult and larvae through fogging to prevent the possible spread of diseases carried by the insect. Source: ARKLATEXHOMEPAGE
County officials asking for public’s help as West Nile Virus season approaches – (via McKinnon Broadcasting)
SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – If you’re asking if all our rain has helped or hurt the warmer weather-mosquito issue, the answer is the rain has washed away what would have been a standing water problem in many areas. It also means problem areas where it might not have otherwise collected, have you checked that discarded tire leaning up against the… … Read More
Dona Ana County’s fishy solution to mosquitoes (via KTSM)
As we come into the warmer months many of us know what’s coming — mosquitoes. Source: KTSM
Rosemount Dad Making Big Strides After Getting West Nile (via r20.rs6.net)
A Twin Cities man, paralyzed by the West Nile virus, has made incredible progress, reports Liz Collin (2:43). WCCO 4 News At 10 – April 2, 2019 Source: r20.rs6.net
Metropolitan Mosquito Control Deploys Drones To Find, Treat Larva (via r20.rs6.net)
As all the snow melts, the water pools left behind become a breeding ground. Now, the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District is using technology to help fight mosquitoes. Source: r20.rs6.net
Supervisors move to swat away West Nile problem (via LancasterOnline)
South Lebanon Township supervisors voted to approve a new public works project March 26 that they hope will prevent the spread of West Nile virus to residents. Source: LancasterOnline
Mosquitoes Sucked Less Blood (and Had Less Sex) While Listening to Skrillex, Study Finds (via Live Science)
Mosquitoes forced to listen to loud dance music by Skrillex sucked less blood and had less sex than mosquitoes who dined in silence. Source: Live Science
Mosquito bite prevention (via KMPH)
Since most of us are worried about getting bitten by those nasty blood suckers we wanted to know what really works to keep them away. The truth is mosquitoes Seem to find any reason to sink into your skin and here’s a short list of things that do work. CDC says Deet has long been known as an effective defense … Read More