There’s a lot of standing water across Southwest Florida, and that’s why the Lee County Mosquito Control District said you might want to get prepared with bug spray, long-sleeved shirts, and pants;… Source: NBC-2.com
Pets and pests in infancy can lower asthma risk, UW-Madison study says (via madison.com)
Cockroaches, mice, cats and dogs can make asthma worse, but exposure to the pests and pets during infancy can lower the risk of developing the breathing disease, according to a Source: madison.com
Official: Skunks test positive for rabies virus in Suffolk, Isle of Wight County (via dailypress.com)
Skunks found in Suffolk and Isle of Wight County recently tested positive for the rabies virus, a health official said. Source: dailypress.com
Rat inspections raise no alarms in 3 Columbus neighborhoods (via The Columbus Dispatch)
A Columbus Public Health survey of three large areas of the Near East Side, South Side and Southwest Side found just 10 properties — or 6 Source: The Columbus Dispatch
Rabies Found In Stray Kitten In Oakland County (via r20.rs6.net)
This is the first confirmed rabies incident — besides in bats — in Oakland County since 2012. Source: r20.rs6.net
Saginaw man claims bitten by brown recluse spider (via WEYI)
WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES ACCOMPANY THIS STORY A Saginaw man believes he was bitten by a brown recluse spider.At least that’s what he said he’s thinking after his visit to the emergency room. Source: WEYI
Texas battles health issues in wake of Harvey’s devastation (via NBC News)
The growth of mosquitos that can carry disease, mental health issues and mold are a few of the health problems left in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Source: NBC News
Riverdale parents, officials concerned over rat infestation along W. 235th St. (via r20.rs6.net)
Parents and officials in Riverdale say a particular block along West 235th Street has a rat problem that is getting out of control. Source: r20.rs6.net
Bee attack near L.A. sends two to hospital (via r20.rs6.net)
At least six people, including a firefighter, were stung when the bees attacked in the parking lot of a supermarket Source: r20.rs6.net
Bed bug scare on UNO Campus (via Brandon Scott)
6 News has learned the University of Nebraska Omaha is working with a local contractor to monitor rooms inside the Strauss Performing Arts Center after at least 1 student reported bed bugs. Source: Brandon Scott
