Though the rain has wrapped up, the showers and warmer temperatures this week have brought mosquitoes out in South Georgia. Source: http://www.walb.com
Vets warn that fleas and ticks can hitch a ride on furry friends even in cold weather (via WSBT)
The lack of snow and warmer temperatures has a lot of us heading outside. Many people are bringing their dogs to the parks. Veterinarians say ticks and fleas are still a problem — and this warm weather doesn’t help. Pet owners may not think their pets are at risk during the winter. Vets say the belief that snow and cold … Read More
Warm weather stirs up West Nile virus-carrying mosquitoes (via The Florida Times)
Warm weather stirs upvirus-carrying mosquitoes Source: The Florida Times
3 new West Nile cases in Suffolk, officials say (via Newsday)
All three of the victims were treated at hospitals and are recovering, officials say. Source: Newsday
Buzz! Slap! Ow! Taking the virus out of a mosquito's bite (via ScienceDaily)
They approach with the telltale sign — a high-pitched whine. It’s a warning that you are a mosquito’s next meal. But that mosquito might carry a virus, and now the virus is in you. Now, with the help of state-of-the-art technology, researchers can See how a virus moves within a mosquito’s body, which could lead to the prevention of mosquitoes … Read More
Flea and tick prevention procedures should be all year round (via WGN Radio – 720 AM)
Matt Bubala fills-in for Steve Dale and is joined in studio by Dr. Natalie Marks of Blum Animal Hospital in Chicago. Dr. Marks talks about the effects weather has on ticks, the importance of flea and tick prevention all year round, and how to check your pet for ticks. Learn more at www.stevedale.tv Source: WGN Radio – 720 AM
Human case of West Nile confirmed in Washington County (via Press Release: FL Dept. of Health – Washington County)
A human case of West Nile illness has been confirmed in Washington County. A horse has also tested positive for the virus. The Department of Health in Washington County says there has been an increase in mosquito borne disease activity. Source: Press Release: FL Dept. of Health – Washington County
Scanning mosquitoes with infrared light could help to control malaria (via The Economist)
Their spectra are full of valuable information Source: The Economist
Concerns about rising number of West Nile Virus cases in Iowa (via KIMT News)
Despite a 300% increase in cases in the state, local public health officials say a recent mosquito survey shows there is not an increase in type of mosquito that carries the virus in our area. Source: KIMT News
Jacksonville now up to 13 human West Nile virus cases this year (via WJXT)
An additional human case of West Nile Virus was confirmed in Duval County, bringing the total number of cases this year to 11, the Florida Department of Health said. Source: WJXT
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