Ever since humans have gathered in groups, Cimex lectularius, or bed bugs, have been causing problems for people. Source: timesfreepress.com
The ticks have been waiting for warmer weather, and they are hungry (via Twin Cities)
The delayed warm-up means ticks will be coming out “in full force,” one expert says. Source: Twin Cities
Protect yourself: Spring brings Lyme-bearing ticks, experts warn (via Pressconnects)
Local experts and health professionals are warning Southern Tier residents that not only are there more deer ticks outdoors than in previous years, but many are carriers of an increasingly antibiotic-resistant strain of Lyme disease. Source: Pressconnects
Sharp rise in cases of Lyme disease sparks new support group (via SILive.com)
The patient-run forum will be open to the public, and participants can share their stories. Source: SILive.com
Mosquitoes are the absolute worst. Here’s how to stop them. (via Asbury Park Press)
The summertime pest can spread diseases, like West Nile Virus, encephalitis and Zika. Fortunately, we can keep their numbers down if we work together. Source: Asbury Park Press
Mosquito season begins in April: 5 key things to know (via SILive.com)
According to the Health Department, the most common diseases spread by mosquitoes in NYC are the West Nile and Zika viruses. Source: SILive.com
New Jersey Is Dealing With A Tick Species That Is New To America (via Forbes)
Looks like a bunch of New Jersey residents survived the winter. But that is not really good news. Here are some diseases that this new tick can carry. Source: Forbes
Several area rabid bat exposures involving children prompt warning (via r20.rs6.net)
Most of the incidents occurred on school playgrounds where the children handled the bats, believing them to be dead. Source: r20.rs6.net
Experts give tips on how to get rid of stink bugs (via WSTM)
Many people know them as stink bugs, and entomologists said it’s not uncommon to See these bugs in your home during the winter months as they are trying to get out of the cold. Source: WSTM
Preparing for a beetle invasion on Cape Cod (via capecodtimes.com)
Forests on Cape Cod may look placid, but they are a war zone. Trees have their defenses, insects their strategies to overwhelm them. Source: capecodtimes.com
