Joliet’s Housing Authority has spent more than $130,000 over the past several months to rid its public housing units of nasty bed bugs. Source: Joliet, IL Patch
One type of person is more likely to find ticks on themselves (via AOL.com)
We’re talking more than double the odds. Source: AOL.com
Is Zika Virus Still Around In The US? A CDC Report Suggests The Threat Is Still Very Real (via Romper/)
After dominating headlines for much of the summer in 2016, news of the mosquito-borne disease that caused life-threatening birth defects just sort of fizzled out once temperatures dropped. So is Zika virus still around in the U.S., or did the cold ta⦠Source: Romper/
Experts Warn Residents About West Nile Virus (via NBC Chicago)
Summer in Illinois means construction, humidity, and mosquitoes, and it’s that last threat that has experts warning residents to take some serious precautions in the coming weeks. Source: NBC Chicago
Schumer in Syracuse visit: Feds too slow to stop Lyme disease (via syracuse.com)
Congress passed bill to speed research into prevention and a vaccine for the tick-borne disease. Source: syracuse.com
Summer 101: How to have fun and stay out of the ER (via Tampa Bay Times)
Whether it’s picnicking in a city park or traveling to a bucket list destination, summer calls us to do something fun. Whatever it may be, check out our Summer Survival Guide first. Source: Tampa Bay Times
Rat lungworm parasite discovered in Orange County (via OrlandoSentinel.com)
State officials are cautioning locals to be careful with hygiene and food preparation, following a study by University of Florida researchers found Rat lungworm in Orange County. Source: OrlandoSentinel.com
Rabid fox captured in Raleigh after 3 people were bitten (via newsobserver)
A fox has tested positive for rabies after three people were bitten in East Raleigh on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Source: newsobserver
Physicians See increase in tick-related illness (via TiogaPublishing.com)
COUDERSPORT – Ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis and Lyme disease are tick-transmitted diseases with similar symptoms. Each one are found more often in this area, in both humans and pets. Source: TiogaPublishing.com
A Mom Found Her Daughter Covered In Tiny "Seed" Ticks (via r20.rs6.net)
“I spent nearly an hour and a half picking over 150 minuscule baby ticks off of her.” Source: r20.rs6.net
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