Mosquito-borne illnesses found

In Mansfield, a mosquito in a local pool of water has tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. It's the first time the virus has been detected in the town this year, although other positive ... Mosquito-borne illnesses found

Samoa: Simple pleasures

With just a bed and a mosquito net, for some it's living rough, but there's something special about sleeping next to the sea and waking to its sound each morning. Getting up to a scene that's far from what you're used to at home also has its perks. ... Samoa: Simple pleasures

Clarification: Mining Exploration at Mosquito's Cu...

Clarification: Mining Exploration at Mosquito's CuMo Project has Started; US Forest Service has approved work program and Signed Plan of Operations. "the potential for six billion tons of metals.." is not acceptable to the exchange this statement has ... Clarification: Mining Exploration at Mosquito's Cu...

Río de Janeiro en alerta ante el riesgo de una importante epidemia de dengue

El dengue es una enfermedad transmitida por el mosquito "Aedes aegypti", que se cría en zonas de acumulación de agua y que puede causar fiebre y dolores musculares y de cabeza. El tipo hemorrágico puede causar la muerte si no se trata a tiempo. ... Río de Janeiro en alerta ante el riesgo de una importante epidemia de dengue

Ghana: MP Expands MIM Health Centre With Gh¢55000

Mr. Sarfo-Mensah noted that psychologically, an appealing health facility gives a 50 percent cure to a patient, so the authorities should replace the tattered mosquito nets to prevent patients with different illness from contracting malaria through ... Ghana: MP Expands MIM Health Centre With Gh¢55000

More mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in county

WOODSTOCK – After announcing that a mosquito batch tested positive for West Nile virus just one week ago, the McHenry County Department of Health is reporting that a second batch of mosquitoes has tested positive – this time in Fox River Grove. ... More mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in county

August sales tax rebates up 7.18%

Money received via the special use sales tax is used to fund health-related expenses such as indigent health care and mosquito control. Nueces County entities collectively received rebate checks this month which were 30.05 percent more than the ones ... August sales tax rebates up 7.18%

West Nile Case Confirmed As Mosquito Season Hits Stride

INDIANAPOLIS -- Summer may be winding down, but mosquito season is gearing up, with Marion County confirming the year's first human case of the West Nile virus. Health officials declined to release the condition of the Center Township resident Tuesday, ... West Nile Case Confirmed As Mosquito Season Hits Stride

Second mosquito batch tests positive for West Nile

Reports of the West Nile virus in mosquito batches and people statewide are on the rise, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. Over the last week, human cases statewide have ... Second mosquito batch tests positive for West Nile

Lakefront residents seek permission to solve growing drought-induced problem

Not seeking a solution, on the other hand, would invite unsafe natural encroachments, such as the emergence of mosquito infestations and a burgeoning snake population, when returning water forms a swamp, Labbe said. "We would like to have some ... Lakefront residents seek permission to solve growing drought-induced problem

Flagship Team Runs to Raise Funds for Malaria No More

Jackie Murphy, Casey Mead and Laetitia Redbond are taking part in the Adidas Women's 5k Challenge in the royal London park to raise money for Malaria No More and to make the challenge just that bit harder, will be running under a mosquito net, ... Flagship Team Runs to Raise Funds for Malaria No More

Goodbye, Kuyang Raul

In 1976, he worked for Bulletin Today (now Manila Bulletin), as a correspondent, and was hired as associate editor and contributing editor of We Forum, the pioneering "mosquito press" publication of the late Joe Burgos, who was also his close friend, ... Goodbye, Kuyang Raul

Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Durham

The adult mosquitoes were collected in mosquito traps in Pickering and Ajax on Aug. 22, Durham's health department said in a news release. Positive confirmation came Sunday. This is the first positive mosquito test results for Pickering and the second ... Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Durham

Mosquito da malária tem sumiço misterioso na África

Mosquitos transmissores da malária estão desaparendo misteriosamente em algumas regiões da África e cientistas não sabem precisar o motivo. Cifras indicam que medidas preventivas como redes anti-mosquitos estão tendo um impacto considerável sobre a ... Mosquito da malária tem sumiço misterioso na África

Big changes are coming to Michigan Ave.

Mosquito warning: Warren is warning property owners that standing water could breed mosquitoes and draw a $1000 fine. Anyone with stagnant pools or standing water will be given a warning. Failure to correct the problem could lead to the fine. ... Big changes are coming to Michigan Ave.

Mosquitoes pester areas of San Luis

Irrigated farm fields near San Luis, Ariz., are creating an undesirable harvest: swarms of mosquitoes. Standing water in the fields have provided a breeding ground for aggressive mosquitoes in pockets in and around the west side of the city, ... Mosquitoes pester areas of San Luis

Mosquito Spraying Set for Lebanon County, Pennsylvania on Aug. 30

30, in residential areas of South Lebanon Township, Lebanon County, to control adult mosquito populations. In the event of rain, the spraying will be rescheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 31. Multiple samples containing mosquitoes that have tested positive ... Mosquito Spraying Set for Lebanon County, Pennsylvania on Aug. 30

Científicos dicen haber descubierto un método efectivo para prevenir el dengue

Los pesticidas que matan al mosquito han sido el método más efectivo para controlarlo hasta la fecha, pero la resistencia de los insectos a este enemigo químico ha aumentado también con los años. Ahora, este equipo de científicos australianos asevera ... Científicos dicen haber descubierto un método efectivo para prevenir el dengue

Operação especial contra a dengue será na Vila Zacarias e Vila Sabiá neste sábado

Operação especial contra a dengue será na Vila Zacarias e Vila Sabiá neste sábado

Mystery drop in mosquito numbers

Malaria-carrying mosquitoes are disappearing in some parts of Africa, but scientists are unsure as to why. But in Malaria Journal, researchers say mosquitoes are also disappearing from areas with few ... Mystery drop in mosquito numbers

Specialized mosquitoes may fight tropical disease

NEW YORK - Scientists have made a promising advance for controlling dengue fever, a tropical disease spread by mosquito bites. They've rapidly replaced mosquitoes in the wild with skeeters that don't spread the ... Specialized mosquitoes may fight tropical disease

Injecting mosquitoes with bacterium shows potential for dengue elimination ...

Injecting mosquitoes with the Wolbachia bacterium "can block them from transmitting the dengue virus and help control the spread of a disease that kills 20000 annually in more than 100 countries," a team led by Scott O'Neill, a geneticist at the ... Injecting mosquitoes with bacterium shows potential for dengue elimination ...

'Bacteria-infected' mosquitoes halt dengue spread

HONG KONG Injecting a bacteria into mosquitoes can block them from transmitting the dengue virus and help control the spread of a disease that kills 20000 annually in more than 100 countries, scientists said. In two papers published in the journal ... 'Bacteria-infected' mosquitoes halt dengue spread

Bat Populations Declining As 'white-nose' Fungus Spreads

Other affects could include crop damage and increases in mosquito-carried diseases like West Nile Virus. Jerry Pickel owns Pickel's Wildlife Services in Red Lion. All year long he handles bats that have found their way into manmade structures. ... Bat Populations Declining As 'white-nose' Fungus Spreads

VDC: Mosquito population on the rise

By Chad Miller If it seems there are more mosquitoes lately, it's not your imagination. Tom Royals with Vector Disease Control said he has noticed an increase in the mosquito population as of late due to the wet weather. He said VDC usually sees this ... VDC: Mosquito population on the rise

Fighting Dengue With Specialized Mosquitoes

AP Scientists have made a promising advance for controlling dengue fever, a tropical disease spread by mosquito bites. They've rapidly replaced mosquitoes in the wild with skeeters that don't spread the dengue virus. Australian scientists have a new ... Fighting Dengue With Specialized Mosquitoes

Last chance for storytelling bonfire in the woods

By Terri Finch Hamilton | The Grand Rapids Press If you haven't mixed poetry with a crackling fire and mosquito spray yet this summer, Friday is your last chance this summer. Dust off that Robert Frost poem you memorized in high school or the silly ... Last chance for storytelling bonfire in the woods

New way to combat dengue fever

Dengue fever is caused by four virus strains spread by the mosquito Aedes aegypti. The disease causes high fever and has been called "breakbone fever" because of the joint aches and muscle pains it causes. Dengue viruses can also cause a potentially ... New way to combat dengue fever

5 Things You Need to Know Today: August 25

... hurricane safety as the storm moves along the east coast. 4. West Nile Virus Found!: West Nile Virus was recently discovered in Westwood. Find out how to protect yourself from mosquito bites as Summer fades into Fall by adhering to these guidelines. 5 Things You Need to Know Today: August 25

Central NY mosquito spraying expands as more virus is found in sampling

AP OSWEGO, NY — Health officials in central New York are expanding the areas to be sprayed for mosquitoes after routing sampling found more insects carrying deadly viruses. Onondaga County Health Commissioner Cynthia Morrow says spraying of Cicero ... Central NY mosquito spraying expands as more virus is found in sampling

Study: Fruit fly bacteria can stop mosquitoes from transmitting dengue

WASHINGTON: Strains of a bacterium commonly found in fruit flies can prevent the Aedes aegypti mosquito from transmitting the virus that causes dengue fever, researchers have found. Their discovery could lead to a more effective way to control dengue ... Study: Fruit fly bacteria can stop mosquitoes from transmitting dengue

2 Birds Test Positive For West Nile In Wisconsin

They're urging people to protect themselves against mosquito bites. West Nile virus is spread to people and animals through the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes become infected with the virus by feeding on infected birds. ... 2 Birds Test Positive For West Nile In Wisconsin

Dengue trial successful

'(What the experiments have shown is that) this strain of Wolbachia when it is put into mosquitoes ... really reduces the ability of the (dengue) virus to grow in the mosquito and if it can't grow, then it can't get transmitted in people. ... Dengue trial successful

Mozzies a sore point

Prof O'Brien said council spraying of mosquito breeding areas could help stem the number of cases, but warned residents to cover up when outside. "We've already seen an increase in the Bairnsdale ulcer and there's a possibility that this could continue ... Mozzies a sore point

Specialized mosquitoes may fight tropical disease

AP Science Writer NEW YORK -- Scientists have made a promising advance for controlling dengue fever, a tropical disease spread by mosquito bites. They've rapidly replaced mosquitoes in the wild with skeeters that don't spread the ... Specialized mosquitoes may fight tropical disease

Donations for Somalia famine relief matched by Mosaic

One of our volunteer doctors is helping at Benadir Children's Hospital to ensure the hospital has adequate supplies, staff, equipment and medicine. So far, we've provided 100 hospital beds, 300 mosquito nets, clothes for 300 children, four computers ... Donations for Somalia famine relief matched by Mosaic

BC-BBO--Bugging The Ballplayers,1st Ld-Writethru, BBO

Holliday was back in the lineup Tuesday night, and without wearing mosquito netting around his hat in left field. "I'll probably wear some kind of ear muff, I guess," he said. "If that's available in Cardinal red. Get the bird on the bat put on there. ... BC-BBO--Bugging The Ballplayers,1st Ld-Writethru, BBO

New genetically engineered vaccines target Rift Valley fever

Researchers from the University of California, Davis, and elsewhere are reporting the development of two genetically engineered vaccines to combat the mosquito-borne Rift Valley fever, devastating to livestock and so far confined to Africa and the ... New genetically engineered vaccines target Rift Valley fever

Burlington death linked to West Nile Virus

Halton's mosquito surveillance program has found WNV batches of mosquitoes for five consecutive weeks, which show that the risk for human-related WNV illness continues to be elevated in the region. "August and September are the months of highest WNV ... Burlington death linked to West Nile Virus

Mosquito spraying scheduled for Wednesday in area of Harris Township

The Centre County West Nile Virus Program will spray for mosquitoes in the Liberty Hill area of Harris Township Wednesday evening. The decision to spray follows the finding of mosquito samples in the area that tested positive for West Nile Virus. ... Mosquito spraying scheduled for Wednesday in area of Harris Township

Dengue cases in Bicol down by 74%--DOH

These OL mosquito traps are addition to those distributed to 20 localities in Bicol during the launching of said traps last July this year. Aquino attributed the reduction of dengue cases in the region to multi-factorial aspects. ... Dengue cases in Bicol down by 74%--DOH

Area Digest: Dentist fined for failing to register X-ray machine

Mosquito spraying is slated for tonight The state Department of Environmental Protection will spray tonight in residential and recreational areas of Wyomissing to control adult mosquito populations. Kevin Sunday of the South-Central Regional DEP said ... Area Digest: Dentist fined for failing to register X-ray machine