Zika virus affects infants whose mothers were infected while pregnant. Researchers determine whether hearing loss and Zika virus are linked. Source: Medical News Bulletin | Health News and Medical Research
A woman tried to kill bed bugs with alcohol and set a fire that left 10 without a home (via Washington Post)
The fire started inside a multifamily building in Cincinnati, officials say. Source: Washington Post
Local farmers say, bugs aren’t making a home in your Christmas Tree (via MYCHAMPLAINVALLEY)
Local Christmas Tree farmers tell us, bug infested trees are a non-issue for our region of the country. Source: MYCHAMPLAINVALLEY
Have you Seen this spotted skunk? The Kansas Department of Wildlife wants to know (via kansas)
Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism is requesting reports of any spotted skunk sightings. Source: kansas
Restaurant Report Card: Roaches infiltrate local kitchens (via KPRC)
It’s the holiday season, but there is nothing festive about cockroaches, especially when they are in the kitchen. Source: KPRC
‘Too Many To Count’ Mouse Droppings Found Near Snacks In Hill District Tobacco Shop (via r20.rs6.net)
The Allegheny County Health Department says they found dead mice and “too many to count” droppings near snacks in a tobacco shop in the Hill District. Source: r20.rs6.net
How to keep critters out of your home as cooler temps arrive (via WPDE)
As temperatures drop, you may be spending more time inside.But animals want to get warm too. And some critters may try to sneak in to your home.It even happened to ABC15 employee Jamelah Barich. Source: WPDE
3 new Zika virus cases confirmed in Hidalgo County (via KGBT)
Hidalgo County announced three new Zika virus cases Thursday including a locally acquired infection. A McAllen resident apparently contracted the virus from a mosquito in Hidalgo County, according to a news release from the county. Source: KGBT
‘Obese’ squirrel caught stealing candy from New Jersey house (via Fox News)
A big, fat squirrel in New Jersey clearly has a bit of a sweet tooth because he was caught on video ravaging a holiday treat stand in front of a woman’s home. Source: Fox News
Common fungus helps dengue virus thrive in mosquitoes: Discovery sheds light on natural factors that influence dengue transmission — and could lead to new strategies to combat the disease (via ScienceDaily)
A species of fungus that lives in the gut of some Aedes aegypti mosquitoes increases the ability of dengue virus to survive in the insects, according to a study. Source: ScienceDaily
