Los Reyes, which is located at 813 Baker St, Bakersfield, was closed by Environmental Health as of today, May 30, 2018. Source: 23ABC News
‘Bee village’ found in walls of southwest Houston home (via KHOU)
The retired longtime HISD administrative assistant says she had the bees removed in the past but they have continued to return in the over 40 years she has lived in the home. Source: KHOU
Early tick season start causing concern (via KSHB)
They are more than a summertime nuisance and becoming a big concern for people spending time outdoors. Source: KSHB
Lyme disease prevalent in Midwest (via Tristan Hardy)
Research shows Lyme disease cases are predominately Seen in the Midwest and each year, around 30,000 cases are reported. Source: Tristan Hardy
How deadly is the West Nile virus? (via Adam McDonald)
In rare cases, WNV can be spread through blood transfusions, organ transplants, exposure in a lab setting or from mother to infant. Source: Adam McDonald
Standing water could increase mosquito population following heavy rain (via Ross DiMattei)
There two big problems with this week’s weather making mosquitoes worse. Source: Ross DiMattei
Mosquito population increases earlier than usual in Dane County (via Nick Buffo)
One health official says conditions have developed to make an early, intense mosquito season. Source: Nick Buffo
A step-by-step guide to avoiding ticks, mosquitoes, and other pests this summer (via Business Insider)
Blood-sucking pests like ticks and mosquitoes can carry a host of bad diseases that can cause permanent harm or even death. Fortunately, with some preparation, you can reduce your risk of contracting a serious tick- or mosquito-borne illness. Source: Business Insider
Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Chicago’s North Suburbs (via r20.rs6.net)
The Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed the first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus in Illinois so far this year. Source: r20.rs6.net
Tick-borne illnesses have tripled in the last 14 years. Hereâs how to avoid them over the holiday weekend. (via Popular Science)
We have a growing tick problem, and I don’t just mean the physical engorgement of a blood-filled arthropod attached to your scalp. Source: Popular Science
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