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Mosquito population in Sedgwick County doubles in one week
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsAfter a wetter than normal spring, things are starting to dry out. And with heat and humidity comes bug season. Mosquitoes have been hidden away for longer than usual. But just in the last week, that’s changed, and quickly. Sedgwick County says...Tags: Headaches, Vaccines, Viral Diseases and Infections, Symptoms
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Stopping blood-suckers: swatting mosquito problem takes effort
areynolds@ky3.comSPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- After a wet spring, it's now hot. Mosquito weather is here -- and they're hungry to target you. Health experts say, however, you can prevent the bites. “We don't want to scare anyone but we want people to be aware,”...Tags: Headaches, Diseases and Illnesses, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Vaccines, Symptoms
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Sage grouse season might be shut down
It’s illegal under federal law to kill a wolf west of the Missouri River in South Dakota. The sage grouse might be headed toward the same protection. The state Wildlife Division on Thursday proposed closing the 2013 hunting season for sage...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Conservation, Hunting, Foods and Beverages, Biology
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10 recommended Southern titles for summer reading
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution"Unseen" by Karin Slaughter: Slaughter sets the latest volume of her popular long-running Georgia-based series in Macon, where GBI agent Will Trent goes undercover to infiltrate a vicious crime ring run by a legendary kingpin, Big Whitey. Trent...Tags: Arts and Culture, Crime, Law and Justice, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Elan Corporation Plc, War Crimes
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Pest resources
County and municipal health departments offer tips to prevent contracting tick- and mosquito-related diseases. Some also offer hotlines to report suspected cases. Some resources include: •Illinois Department of Public Health: http://www.idph.state....
Tags: Chicago Botanic Garden, Conservation, Health Organizations, Cook County Government, Viral Diseases and Infections
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Spring pest season in full swing
Tribune reporterThe first tick dropped off Mary Ramsden's dog and onto her kitchen floor a few weeks ago. She screamed, "Holy cripes!" and drowned the sucker. Since then, it's been war at her house. Ramsden has plucked as many as five ticks a day off each of her dogs...Tags: Chicago Botanic Garden, Ehrlichiosis , E. coli Infection, Symptoms, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
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Mosquito numbers low this weekend
There shouldn't be many mosquitoes crashing your Memorial Day weekend cookout. Mark Hoven, Aberdeen park superintendent, said mosquito numbers remain low. The spring has been too cool for the pests to populate much. But this time last year, the...Tags: Memorial Day
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Here's how to avoid, deal with things that bite or sting
With the arrival of Memorial Day weekend and a summertime full of travel, cookouts, beach parties, camp-outs and other outdoor activities, it's important to remember that there are critters lurking (indoors as well as out) that bite and sting. Here,...
Tags: Conservation, Services and Shopping, Zoology, Orlando, Volusia County
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Standing water breeds problems and mosquitoes
reporterWhether it's to lure pretty birds into your garden or a mud puddle in the yard - both could be trouble. Standing water is an open invitation to mosquitoes. "Anytime you increase your chances of mosquitoes, you increase your chances of West Nile," says... -
Mosquitoes on the attack early
WSBT-TVWith spring here, many of us are in the backyard grilling dinner or even planning camping trips. But with the warm weather comes an all-too-known pes – mosquitoes. You probably have noticed the drastic increase in mosquitoes over the past few... -
Will County activates its West Nile virus hotline for mosquito season
The Will County Health Department has responded to the opening of the 2013 mosquito season by activating its annual telephone line to help zero in on potential West Nile virus hot spots by identifying birds that died from the disease. Launched in May...
Tags: Meningitis, Viral Diseases and Infections, Medical Procedures and Tests, Health
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Entomologist: Mosquitoes to be 'out in force' soon
The Herald Banner, Greenville, TexasMosquito season is officially under way in North Texas. "Mosquitoes should be coming out in force during the next few days," said Larry Novy, a board certified entomologist with Arrow Exterminators of Dallas. Novy said his company has several...Tags: Weather Reports, Weather
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