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Spring is here. So are the bugs. What to expect during Sacramento’s early mosquito season
From The Sacramento Bee March 21, 2019 Feeling itchy? Recent weather patterns in Sacramento may lead to more mosquito activity than usual to start the spring, the region’s mosquito control district said. Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District warned in a news release this month that recent weather conditions have brought about an increase of…
As Zika danger wanes, travel warnings are eased for pregnant women
From The Washington Post March 20, 2019 ATLANTA — U.S. and international health officials are easing warnings against travel to regions with Zika virus because the threat has diminished markedly since the virus began to sweep across the globe four years ago. The World Health Organization designated Zika a global health emergency in 2016, and the Centers for Disease…
Ticks carrying diseases continue to be active throughout Butte County
From KRCR TV March 18, 2019 BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. — According to the Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control District, ticks of medical concern continue to be active throughout Butte County. Officials say residents need to be alert for ticks that may be carrying Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases. The District’s recent surveillance activities on…