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Here’s why health officials are worried and what they are doing about the problem (Southwest Mosquito Abatement District) An Aedes aegypti mosquito. St. George • A potentially deadly invasive species is making a home in southern Utah’s most populous county, and they are out for blood. Meet the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which infests urban and residential areas, feeds primarily on …

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LIVONIA, Mich. (WXYZ) — Officials say they are monitoring the presence of an invasive mosquito species in Michigan, the Aedes albopictus, also known as the Asian tiger mosquito. The City of Livonia recently posted that it is working with the Wayne County Department of Health to keep an eye on its presence in the state. The Aedes albopictus has a …

Santa Clara Co.: Parts Of Santa Clara, Sunnyvale To Be Sprayed With Pesticide Targeting Invasive Mosquitoes  SFGATE Source link

An invasive species of tick that has been reported in more than 20 states has been spotted in Maine for the first time, according to officials. The Asian longhorned tick was first identified in the U.S. in New Jersey eight years ago. The spotting in Maine marks the farthest northeast the tick species has been seen in the country, experts …

Blocked arteries are a serious health concern and Indians are at a higher risk of it. Coronary Artery Disorder (CAD) often progresses silently and in most cases leads to the risk of a heart attack. Certified Cardiovascular Surgeon Dr Jeremy London shares 4 non-invasive tests to keep in track of Artery health. Doctor suggests early identification can lower the risk …

Aedis aegypti, found in Ashland for the first time, is capable of spreading Zika and dengue; officials widen search and urge residents to eliminate standing water By Damian Mann for Ashland.news A disease-spreading, invasive mosquito with a penchant for human blood has been discovered in neighborhoods of south Ashland. Known as aedes aegypti (pronounced like “80s egypti”), it was previously …

Invasive species have a reputation for causing trouble. From the cane toad to the Asian tiger mosquito, these creatures are responsible for disrupting ecosystems worldwide. In the latest invasive species news, a type of parasitic wasp from Europe has been spotted in the U.S. for the first time. Here’s what you should know about it. How Bootanomyia dorsalis Impacts Its …

Officials say the invasive Asian longhorned tick has been found in Maine for the first time. The tick was found in Cumberland County. The tick was submitted through University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s passive tick surveillance program and identified by staff at the UMaine Extension Tick Lab. UMaine says this marks the first known occurrence of the species in the …

Officials say the invasive Asian longhorned tick has been found in Maine for the first time. The tick was found in Cumberland County. The tick was submitted through University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s passive tick surveillance program and identified by staff at the UMaine Extension Tick Lab. UMaine says this marks the first known occurrence of the species in the …