If you have sniffles, a sore throat or fatigue, you may think you have coronavirus. But like we’ve told you before, it may just be symptoms of allergies or even Lyme disease. Local health experts say some of the symptoms can overlap. There are some similarities, but there are also symptoms differentiating them. And it’s important to know the difference … Read More
Gnat attack: Black flies swarm NEPA
As the warm summer weather draws quarantine-weary residents outside to parks and gardens, many are finding they are vastly outnumbered by a relentless pest. Source: Wilkes-Barre Citizens’ Voice
COVID-19 Shares Symptoms With Lyme Disease
With warmer weather and families feeling cooped up, many are choosing to spend their time this summer outside. While being outdoors lessens the COVID-19 spread, it increases your chances of running into another disease. “Because the focus is so much on COVID maybe we don’t think about Lyme Disease as much, and I think that you’re going to see a… … Read More
Texas, get ready for genetically-modified mosquitoes that may slow spread of disease
The new, genetically-engineered mosquito is called the friendly mosquito because the company says it’s safe Source: KXAN Austin
CT officials: Mosquito activity does not yet show EEE
The Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus is not expected until mid-August. Source: New Haven Register
Lyme disease, coronavirus, EEE to create ‘perfect storm’ this summer
The ongoing threat of coronavirus coupled with the risk of EEE and Lyme disease that often increases in the summer months will create “the perfect storm” for illness as people spend mor… Source: Boston Herald
How to protect yourself from ticks this summer
It’s important to cover up during hikes by wearing pants and high socks while outdoors. Source: r20.rs6.net
Welcome to Tick Season
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Stamm: How to protect yourself from ticks
If you spend a significant amount of time outdoors in the summer, chances are you have had a few tick encounters. Ticks are parasites that must have three blood meals during their lifetime to develop and reproduce. Kentucky is an ideal environment for ticks as we have forests, humidity and a large deer population. The … Source: Winchester Sun
Aggressive, Human-Biting Tick Invades
The lone star tick had previously been limited to the southeastern U.S. It’s here now… Source: Across Connecticut, CT Patch
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