While there may be a hard freeze, the mosquitoes are alive and well. And that means the work never ends for Harrison County Mosquito Control. Source: Mike Lacy
The mosquitoes that are fighting dengue and Zika (via Vaishnavi Chandrashekhar )
While killing insects would Seem to be the best way of controlling the diseases they spread, some scientists are releasing more of the biting bug, re-engineered to stall epidemics. Source: Vaishnavi Chandrashekhar
D.C. adds dry ice to its rat-fighting war chest (via Washington Post)
Mayor Bowser oversaw a demonstration in an alley off the H Street corridor. Source: Washington Post
Cold weather is tough on ticks, but don’t celebrate yet (via Tulsa World)
Ticks have been plentiful and problematic for Oklahomans the past few years, as mild winters and moist summers have helped boost populations. Source: Tulsa World
‘Bone-chilling’ weather unlikely to kill off ticks before spring, researchers say (via Bangor Daily News)
Scientists in southern Maine are currently at the tail end of the three-year study to learn more about how cold temperatures, snow cover and leaf litter affect tick mortality in the winter. Source: Bangor Daily News
VERIFY: Does cold weather reduce bugs and weeds? (via WMAZ)
It’s been a cold start to the new year and we know freezing temperatures can damage plants and crops, but could it also decrease the population of bugs and weeds? Source: WMAZ
A Burger King and a Sushi Siam among the dozen restaurants shut down for roaches (via miamiherald)
The most recent Roach Report shows 12 Miami-Dade restaurants, including a Burger King and a Sushi Siam, were shut down, and another six establishments were cited, after roaches were spotted by state inspectors. Source: miamiherald
Mice invade Forman Mills in Temple Hills (via WTTG)
Stomach-churning video captured mice running through the checkout lines of a Forman Mills in Temple Hills. Source: WTTG
Portsmouth health officer: 53 rodent complaints in 3 years | New Hampshire (via UnionLeader.com)
The city’s health officer reported there have been 53 rodent complaints over the last three years, with only four of the complaints coming from the city’s businesses or restaurants. Source: UnionLeader.com
4-Month-Old Attacked By Raccoon Inside Home (via r20.rs6.net)
Four-month-old Journi Black is on a long road to recovery after a raccoon attacked her inside a home on the 2100 block of North 22nd Street on Wednesday night. Source: r20.rs6.net
