West Nile virus can be spread to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. Take precautions to reduce the risk of mosquito bites.

As summer arrives, the Illinois Department of Public Health confirms West Nile Virus in 17 counties, while Indiana sees cases ...

The increased summer heat and rainfall we experienced over the last 13 weeks may have contributed to the state's ...

"People older than 60 and individuals with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe illness." Officials issue ...

How to identify bug bites 1. Bees While bees make most people scream, thrash their arms, and run, the ‘lil buzzers aren’t really out to get you. In fact, they’d rather not bother with you at all, ...

University of Missouri Extension Urban Entomologist Emily Althoff says mosquito populations could be thick this summer, ...

As spring arrives, Alberta officials remind residents to avoid disturbing young wild animals. The Alberta government warns ...

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Carleton biology PhD candidate Marc Avramov is studying mosquitoes in Canada and how people could be affected this summer.

Vinca, Catharanthus roseus, also called periwinkle, is a bright summer annual that thrives in the heat, and the Cora series ...