Mosquitoes & Hurricanes
What You Need to Know Adult mosquitoes do not generally survive high winds during a hurricane. Immediately following a hurricane, flooding occurs. Mosquito eggs laid in the soil by floodwater…
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We’re Facing a Summer “Tick Explosion.” Here’s How to Keep Yourself Safe
Health officials say tick populations will explode this summer, putting you at a greater risk of Lyme disease. By Melissa Matthews Jun 28, 2018 Ticks are most prevalent from April…
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Connecticut gears up for Lyme season
It started with neck and foot pain. Barbara Meyer-Mitchell of Norwalk didn’t think much of it, and she did not connect it to symptoms that followed. “It was a cascade…
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New Tick Species Identified in New Jersey
TRENTON – Following initial identification by the Center for Vector Biology at Rutgers University and the Hunterdon County Department of Health, the National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa…
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Blumenthal: Rate of detection for Lyme disease in ticks increased
Sen. Richard Blumenthal is warning residents to avoid ticks at all costs due to the painful diseases that they can carry, including Lyme disease. “The season for Lyme is expanding,…
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Tick Season is Already Here
With the warm weather seasons moving in, state health officials are reminding residents to protect against ticks. Ticks are back and can be picked up at places like parks, gardening…
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Florida releases experimental mosquitoes to fight Zika
(CNN)Thousands of mosquitoes infected with the Wolbachia bacteria were released in an area of the Florida Keys this week, in hopes of a new approach to control the disease-carrying female…
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Tick-Borne Illnesses Could Boom This Year, Thanks to Climate Change
Been bitten by a tick this year? As we edge toward the summer months, scientists warn that more of us could be in for that irritating nip, as tick numbers…
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Dining in Westchester County New York
The array of restaurants inside the county of Westchester is diverse enough to satisfy burger afficianados and sophisticated gourmet appetites. Waterfront dining in this county is an eye treat and…
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Annual Events in Westchester County New York
When visiting Westchester County NY you must attend these annual events to explore the history of this wonderful part of New York. January Great Westchester Train & Toy Show Around…
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