Pest control specialists say this year’s mosquito season is already worse than last year, with a higher likelihood of spreading infectious diseases like West Nile Virus. Bridges Sinyard who is the vice president with Adam Exterminators says that a fairly wet winter, and steady rainfall throughout the summer have made conditions favorable for mosquitoes here in Southwest Georgia. Sinyard says … Read More
Health Officials Warn COVID-19, Lyme Disease Symptoms Similar
Health officials are preparing for an up-tick in Lyme disease cases, and even warning of the similarities between COVID-19 and Lyme disease symptoms. Source: r20.rs6.net
Dengue and Other Mosquito Diseases Are Slowly Making Their Way North
Brazil is hit badly by both coronavirus and dengue cases. However, the tropical mosquito is slowly making its way north to the United States. Source: Science Times
Mosquito that carries Zika found in southeast Michigan
The state says the type of mosquito that can carry Zika virus has been found in southeast Michigan. Source: WOODTV.com
How to identify common bug bites, and treat them properly
These pictures of common bug bites can help you figure out what bit you, and how you should seek treatmemnt. Source: Insider
Tick tips: How to handle the biting disease vectors
Tis the season for ticks, and they can be found anywhere. Source: RochesterFirst
Lyme Disease cases on the rise in Jefferson County
It is National Mosquito Awareness Week and the Jefferson County Health Department is doing its best to educate and prevent the disease in the county. Jefferson County Medical Director Mark Kissinger says that he has seen an increase in Lyme Disease cases, which is spread through insects and ticks. The best way to prevent the disease is to minimize exposure … Read More
Bad bites: Protect yourself from mosquito-, tick-borne illnesses
The Florida Department of Health in Citrus County (DOH-Citrus) urges all residents and visitors, especially those spending time outdoors, to protect themselves from mosquito and tick bites this summer season. Source: Chronicle Online
Fact check: Genetically modified mosquitoes are cleared for release in the US
Biotech company Oxitec has been cleared by EPA to release genetically modified mosquitoes in Florida and Texas, but local approval is needed first. Source: USA TODAY
It’s an itch of an outlook for this years mosquito season
Officials said they have gotten several calls to spray in the community. Source: https://www.walb.com
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