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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 …

A new hybrid fire ant is marching across the United States, and scientists say it can handle nearly any weather conditions or terrain that it encounters in the country. Dubbed the “Frankenstein ant” by local residents, the invasive species is a cross between the red imported fire ant and the black imported fire ant and has now taken root in …

Instagram knows where you are, and now, so can anyone who you claim as a friend on the social media platform. On Wednesday, Instagram rolled out a Map feature to U.S. users that will share your location in real time to mutual followers. The feature is not turned on by default, but once you grant people access, Instagram Reels, posts …

UGA research shows invasive species of spiders in Georgia may also be cannibals  WSB-TV Source link