Sonoma County health officials are concerned by the mosquito breeding threat posed by backyard pools in homes that were destroyed in this month’s devastating wildfire outbreak. Source: r20.rs6.net
Rabies found in 3 SLO County bats (via sanluisobispo)
Three bats in SLO County have tested positive for rabies since June 2017, the Public Health Department announced Monday, October 30, 2017. Source: sanluisobispo
Raccoon that attacked local family’s dog was rabid (via Staff)
A raccoon impounded after it attacked a dog in the yard of a local family’s home was rabid, police said Monday. Source: Staff
Why there were annoying swarms of white bugs everywhere (via KREM)
The pesky creatures are right on schedule Source: KREM
Man claims he found cockroach in food at local restaurant, owner speaks out (via WHBQ)
A viral video shows the aftermath of a bad dining experience in Memphis. Source: WHBQ
Bed Bug Scare Is Over At Mount Vernon Public Library, Officials Say (via Mount Vernon Daily Voice)
MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. – Officials in Mount Vernon have given the all clear sign at the public library after a reported bed bug scare. Source: Mount Vernon Daily Voice
Brownsville Sending More Mosquitos for West Nile Virus Testing (via RGVPROUD)
For Halloween, the City of Brownsville is asking residents to be on alert and protect themselves against mosquito bites, after a local mosquito pool sample tested positive for the West Nile virus on October 27. Source: RGVPROUD
Climate Change Is Already A Public Health Crisis, Top Medical Journal Says (via HuffPost)
Heatwaves, disease-carrying insects and prolonged allergies are some of the early symptoms noted in a major new report. Source: HuffPost
Cameron Co. Mosquito Samples Test Positive for West Nile (via r20.rs6.net)
The county’s health department said samples are sent for testing four times a week. Source: r20.rs6.net
La Mirada pizza joint temporarily shut down because of cockroach infestation (via Whittier Daily News)
The restaurant received a B (85) when it was shut down. Source: Whittier Daily News
