Sixteen Miami-Dade and Broward restaurants made this month’s Rodent Report (including a Dunkin’ Donuts) as we had dead rodents, live rodents and some places getting shut down twice during the month. Source: miamiherald
Beware of bed bugs when thrift shopping (via The Ada News)
Whether shoppers are on the hunt for the unique, vintage and collectible, or in need of everyday necessities such as dishes, clothing and even furniture, there are plenty of fun finds in thrift stores. Source: The Ada News
Girl wakes up paralyzed after potentially deadly tick bite, doctors say (via WAVY-TV)
A young girl in West Virginia recently woke up unable to move her legs or get out of bed because of a potentially-deadly tick bite, doctors said. Source: WAVY-TV
More Ticks Test Positive for ‘Rabbit Fever’ on Trail (via NBC 7 San Diego)
San Diego County officials said Friday that more ticks found along the Lopez Canyon Trail in Sorrento Valley have tested positive for a bacterial disease known as “rabbit fever.” Source: NBC 7 San Diego
Mosquitos begin to buzz (via The Gazette)
Mosquito abatement crews in Berkeley County have started their attack a little early this year. Source: The Gazette
Spring emerges in Alabama bringing snakes, ticks, mosquitoes (via AL.com)
Snakes often stay out in the open during early warm spells, making them more likely to be Seen or stepped on. Source: AL.com
Rogue Squirrel Almost Derails Important Olympic Snowboarder (via Time)
Austrian snowboarder Daniela Ulbing narrowly avoided the mid-run interruption. Source: Time
Cameron Co. Confirms 1st Travel-Related Zika Case of 2018 (via Daisy Martinez)
Health officials said a routine trip across the border is how the latest person contracted the virus. Source: Daisy Martinez
Parkinson’s-like Symptoms Triggered by Wasp Venom, Study Finds (via Parkinson’s News Today)
Read about researchers discovering that wasp venom can trigger Parkinson’s-like symptoms, particularly problems controlling movement. Source: Parkinson’s News Today
Beetle infestation temporarily closes trails at San Felasco (via Crystal Bailey)
A pine beetle infestation in the northern part of the San Felasco State Park caused park officials to temporarily shut down trails. Source: Crystal Bailey
