Firefighters say a mouse caused a fire at a Lexington home Saturday. Source: ABC 36 News
Hungry Subway Rat Returns, This Time With a Slice of Pizza (via NBC New York)
The subway pizza rat is back and this time with a full slice of cheese of pizza. Source: NBC New York
Chicago Teachers Union: Mice and Roaches Infest Elementary School (via r20.rs6.net)
The Chicago Teachers Union says a school on the city’s Southwest side is infested with mice and cockroaches. Source: r20.rs6.net
Officials say steer clear of bats migrating through the area (via Kristy Gerlett)
The Canyon Police Department asks residents to be on the look out for the upcoming Mexican free-tailed bat migration. Source: Kristy Gerlett
He thought something was wrong with the raccoon. (via Washington Post)
Ohio residents report raccoons with puzzling, zombielike behavior. Source: Washington Post
‘They’re hungry!’ Warmer weather brings threat of ticks that spread lyme disease and others (via FOX6Now.com)
PITTSBURGH, Pa. –Harley and Spike are neighbors. Harley, an English Mastiff, is the size of a small horse. Spike, a Westie, thinks he’s the same size, but their stature in the world makes no difference to the threat rising up beneath their feet. Source: FOX6Now.com
A “Tick Explosion” Is Coming This Summer, and No One Is Safe (via Men’s Health)
Health officials say tick populations will explode this summer, putting you at a greater risk of Lyme Disease. Here’s how to stay safe. Source: Men’s Health
Minnesota to See Hungry Ticks Emerge in Warm Weather (via KSTP)
Ticks can transmit diseases, such as Lyme disease, human anaplasmosis and babesiosis, during the feeding process. Source: KSTP
A single tick bite could put you at risk for at least 6 different diseases (via San Antonio Express-News)
Scott Bauer/USDA Deer ticks, also known as blacklegged ticks, are spreading in the US. These ticks can carry Lyme disease, babesiosis, and a number of other pathogens including Powassan virus. Protect yourself with insect repellent when spending time outside – and pull off any ticks as soon as you See them. The deer tick, also known as the blacklegged tick, … Read More
It’s tick time in Nebraska — so be on alert when you’re outdoors (via Omaha.com)
Now that the weather is warming up, people are starting to head outdoors again. Those walking through tall grass need to remember to look out for ticks. Source: Omaha.com
