Exterminators sprayed the Gary council chambers to eliminate any threat that the bedbugs could bring to City Hall, council President Ronald Brewer said. Source: Post-Tribune
Have bedbugs taken flight in Boston? – The Boston Globe (via BostonGlobe.com)
In a case of he said-they said, a local man claims he was bitten by bedbugs on an American Airlines flight. The airline says bedbugs are not the culprit and American is not to blame. Source: BostonGlobe.com
Bartlesville library treated, examined for bed bugs (via KOKI)
The Bartlesville Public Library is taking extra precautions after bed bugs were found in the building. Source: KOKI
Mosquitoes still linger despite cooler weather (via TEXOMASHOMEPAGE)
With the weather getting cooler, folks may be wondering whether or not there is a decline in mosquitos; however, officials over at the Health District said we are not in the clear yet. Source: TEXOMASHOMEPAGE
Man recovering from rare mosquito-borne illness (via WOODTV)
A couple from Allegan County hopes their experience with a rare and deadly mosquito-borne illness serves as a lesson for others. Source: WOODTV
Confirmed West Nile Virus case in Tioga County (via WBNG)
Those with West Nile Virus typically show symptoms similar to that of the common cold and may have a slight fever in some cases. Source: WBNG
Flying ants cause mayhem at Wimbledon 2018 as Caroline Wozniacki tells umpire ‘I don’t want to eat bugs’ (via r20.rs6.net)
Danish star Wozniacki was facing Ekaterina Makarova on Court One when she was distracted by the insects Source: r20.rs6.net
Twitter Is Obsessed With This Simple But Genius Hack For Repelling Ants (via Bustle/)
It’s summer, which means whether you’re at a picnic, chilling in your yard, or (worst of all) lying in your own cozy bed, there’s a chance an ant may just be waiting to invade your space. Source: Bustle/
TennesSee woman finds nearly 50 brown recluse spiders in her bedroom (via WREG.com)
We were finding brown recluses left and right, in our bed, in the ceiling, in the iron, in her shoe, said Wright. Source: WREG.com
Summer’s small scoundrels: fleas, ticks and insects (via WJXT)
July is a popular time for lake days and camping trips, but this warmer weather is also a cause for the increase in mosquito and tick-borne diseases, like Heartland virus, Lyme disease, Zika, and dengue. Below are some ways you can protect yourself this summer. Source: WJXT
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