“In fact, many dogs seem to have fun chasing them and trying to bite or eat them,” said Bogan. "Mosquito hawk" is a colloquial term often used to refer to crane flies because of their similar ...

Health officials have confirmed birds in Antrim County have tested positive for two different mosquito-spread viruses, ...

Several birds in Grand Traverse County tested positive for West Nile disease, according to health department officials.

Three birds have tested positive for West Nile Virus in Grand Traverse County, according to the Grand Traverse Coun ...

When people think of West Nile Virus (WNV), they think of mosquitoes. However, although it’s true some mosquitoes can ...

WATERLOO — Recent mosquito monitoring in Black Hawk County found increased levels ... Residents are advised to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites: Use Environmental Protection Agency ...

They advised residents to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites. “Black Hawk has been one of the hot spots in the last few years,” Smith said. Mosquitoes in petri dish. (Submitted ...

chills and vomiting within four to 10 days of the mosquito bite. In extreme cases, the illness may progress into disorientation, seizures, encephalitis and coma. The disease is fatal in about a third ...

The "smart scheduling" recommendation suggests avoiding outdoor activities in the early morning or at dusk to reduce the risk of mosquito bites and catching diseases mosquitoes carry, including the ...

How do you avoid bites? With more than 55 types of mosquitoes found in Iowa, Smith’s program counted 110,547 trapped mosquitoes through July 31 in Iowa. Polk and Black Hawk counties reported the ...