Heed these three simple warnings before heading off to an exotic destination. Source: Fox News
Bahamas declared Zika-free: Travel Weekly (via r20.rs6.net)
“The Bahamas has no known risk of Zika from mosquitoes,” according to the CDC. Source: r20.rs6.net
New Zealand Eradicates Invasive Mice From Antipodes Islands (via NPR.org)
In 2013, the government began a program to get rid of the rodents from the sub-antarctic island, which is a World Heritage Site that is home to dozens of unique and endangered species. Source: NPR.org
Forest officials warn hikers of dead, falling trees caused by pine beetles (via KECI)
Pine beetle infestations have played a big role in Montana’s fire seasons over the years. Once infested, trees die, and what’s left behind is perfect fuel for wildfires. Those trees present another hazard, as well. Source: KECI
Five skunks test positive for rabies in Larimer County (via r20.rs6.net)
By Shelley Widhalm Source: r20.rs6.net
Residents facing rodent problem in housing complex demand change (via r20.rs6.net)
A group of residents living in a St. Louis housing complex is fed up with their living conditions. Source: r20.rs6.net
How to Identify These 10 Tick Species (via r20.rs6.net)
With tick season right around the corner in most areas, we hope this tick-identification gallery will help you limit your risk and teach you a little more about these complex and creepy creatures. Source: r20.rs6.net
Bait Boxes Are a Safe Way to Keep Ticks Out of Your Yard (via Consumer Reports)
Tick bait boxes are meant to help rid your yard of disease-carrying ticks without the use of chemicals. Here’s what you need to know before you choose this option. Source: Consumer Reports
Every Person Has a Story: Teen wants to help others with Lyme (via TiogaPublishing.com)
MAINESBURG – Christine Ensminger and her daughter Lauran are facing a challenge that started with a tick bite. Source: TiogaPublishing.com
In a Cockroach Genome, Little Mighty Secrets (via Steph Yin)
The American cockroach has the second largest insect genome ever sequenced. Source: Steph Yin
