“The night of the election, I screwed in a light bulb for the first time in a year.” Source: KSNT News
Experimental therapy prevents Zika in monkeys. Will it work in humans? (via miamiherald)
A team of researchers led by the University of Miamiâs Miller School of Medicine reported Wednesday that they had prevented Zika infection in macaque monkeys with an experimental therapy that uses antibodies to fight the virus. Source: miamiherald
2 skunks confirmed rabid near Ellicott (via KKTV)
Health officials are warning Ellicott residents after two skunks found in the area were confirmed rabid. Source: KKTV
Rabid bat found at Woodinville elementary school playground (via KIRO)
King County health officials say a rabid bat was found on a playground at a Woodinville elementary school on Monday morning. Source: KIRO
Wood Co. urges proper pet vaccination after kitten tests positive for rabies (via WSAW Staff)
The South Wood County Humane Society will hold a rabies only vaccine clinic for pets on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to noon. Source: WSAW Staff
Stink Bug Invasion Marches on Chicago Area (via NBC Chicago)
You may have Seen them–brown, flat bugs crawling around your door and window frames. They’re stink bugs and bug experts say if you See a few now, you can expect many more as fall goes on. Source: NBC Chicago
Mosquito sample in Cedar Park tests positive for West Nile Virus (via KHOU)
The sampling was taken from one of six trap locations in Cedar Park. Source: KHOU
‘Kinky’ new fly species found hiding in New York park (via CNET)
Scientists discover a new fly with unusual mating behaviors buzzing around two parks in New York City. Source: CNET
Distemper virus on the rise throughout St. Joseph County (via WSBT)
South Bend Animal Care and Control have a warning for the community. They’ve Seen a spike in the number of raccoons showing signs and symptoms of the virus distemper. Source: WSBT
Rat complaints jump in city’s densest neighborhoods. Is yours one of them? (via chicagotribune.com)
Through Sept. 21, the city is on pace to set another record with about 1,500 more rat complaints than it had by the same time last year. Source: chicagotribune.com
