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Mosquito samples test positive for West Nile Virus in two Montgomery Co. cities; spraying scheduled  WHIO-TV Precautionary mosquito spraying in Montgomery County this week  WDTN.com News Flash • County Health Dept. to spray adult mosquitoes  Bucks County, PA (.gov) Mosquitos in Bucks County test positive for West Nile  thereporteronline Is mosquito spray harmful to humans? What to know about Bucks County’s program.  PhillyBurbs Source link

Mosquitoes are a familiar summertime nuisance for most of us, but beyond the annoying bites, they also pose serious threats to our health by spreading potentially deadly diseases. And despite how common these insects are, people continue to latch onto some very popular misconceptions about them. “There are many myths about mosquitoes ‘buzzing’ around that our team of entomologists encounter,” …

A serious health warning is now being issued worldwide. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has sounded an early alarm about the growing risk of a global chikungunya epidemic, a viral disease many have barely heard of, yet one that has already infected millions in the past and is now gaining pace once again.According to WHO’s Diana Rojas Alvarez, the early …

Mosquito in Norfolk tests positive for the West Nile Virus  13newsnow.com Mosquito sample tests positive for West Nile virus in Norfolk  WAVY.com West Nile virus found in mosquitoes in Holt County  News Channel Nebraska Southeast West Nile, Jamestown Canyon Virus detected in Central Health District mosquitoes  KSNB West Nile virus found in Norfolk  The Virginian-Pilot Source link

Mosquito traps test positive for West Nile virus in Fulton County  WSB-TV West Nile virus detected in Fulton County  FOX 5 Atlanta Fulton County health officials say mosquito samples tested positive for West Nile  11Alive.com 2 mosquito traps in Atlanta test positive for West Nile virus, board of health says  WRDW Mosquito traps in Fulton County test positive for West Nile Virus  95.5 WSB Source …

Nothing can ruin a summer night quite like itchy mosquito bites, especially if you’re someone they find to be “tasty.” Many families have their own remedies for treating these pesky bites—but as the old saying goes, prevention is better than the cure. That’s why we searched for the top methods to prevent mosquito bites this summer.  We consulted with two …

Allegheny County Health Department officials announced mosquitoes collected in certain parts of the county earlier this month tested positive for West Nile virus. Samples found to have the virus were taken July 8 from Wilkinsburg, Schenley Park, Mt. Washington, Beltzhoover, Mt. Oliver and Hazelwood. West Nile virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the nation, according to the …