WASHINGTON — You’ve likely heard it since childhood: Don’t scratch that bug bite or rash, you’ll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad? A lot of things can cause itchiness, sometimes serious diseases. Whatever the cause, doctors have long warned that scratching too much can damage the skin. Now researchers better … Read more
It was cloudy with a chance of skeet-balls. Tourists in Russia had to hide in their vehicles as a biblical swarm of mosquitoes blackened the skies, as seen in bloodcurdling footage. The visitors had traveled to Lake Shchuchye in the Buryatia region for a scenic getaway, Jam Press reported. The swarms forced motorists to sequester … Read more
West Nile virus has been found in two dead crows in Southern California, officials have revealed — a week after it was detected in a mosquito. San Diego County officials detected the new cases in Rolando in East County and near Encanto and North Bay Terraces. While there are no current human cases reported, the … Read more
A dangerous mosquito-borne virus has surfaced in California, prompting officials to intensify surveillance and urging residents to protect themselves from potentially infected mosquitoes. The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District announced that a mosquito sample collected in the North Shore community tested positive for West Nile virus, marking the area’s first detection of the … Read more
Research now shows that mosquitoes may bite the hand that feeds them Deet — at least in time. The commonly used chemical — which is the gold standard ingredient approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to act as a mosquito repellent — has recently been shown to potentially attract the pesky insects, as they’ve … Read more
Experts say cases of a mosquito-borne disease once largely confined to the tropics are spiking in the US. Source link #Breakbone #fever #endemic #tropical #countries #spiked
Hantavirus has been all over the news lately due to a shocking outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. The virus is typically transmitted to humans when they breathe airborne particles from the dried droppings, urine or saliva of infected rodents. That’s how Oscar winner Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy, died last … Read more
There could be a serious up-tick. The Big Apple is about to be bled dry — and not just because of ferocious tax hikes. This spring and summer, NYC could see an influx of biblical levels of disease-harboring ticks and mosquitoes, borne aloft by warming weather and booming vector populations. It’s enough to have locals … Read more
What a buzzkill. Pests are bugging cities nationwide as spring swarm season begins, and Yelp has revealed which US cities are buzzing with the most pest activity. As temperatures rise and flowers start to bloom, bees, wasps and mosquitos are becoming more active. Pest control demand is rising nationwide, with Yelp searches up 34% yaer-over-year. … Read more
Spring breakers and summer vacationers, pack some extra bug spray. The CDC updated warnings for travelers this week, following outbreaks of a mosquito-borne disease that can cause excessive brain bleeding and vomiting. After detecting a higher-than-expected number of cases, a level 1 global travel advisory was issued by the agency. The CDC updated a travel … Read more
US health officials have issued travel advisories for Americans planning trips to certain tropical countries amid outbreaks of an untreatable mosquito-borne disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Friday that it has issued Level 2 travel advisories for Cuba, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Guangdong Province in southern China, advising Americans to “practice enhanced … Read more
Talk about being bitten by the travel bug. A newlywed’s honeymoon took a terrifying turn when insect bites triggered an “insane reaction” that left her legs and feet covered in pus-filled blisters so painful she could barely walk. “It’s going to terrify me every time I go away from now on!” Tiktoker @thelifeofzo_ admitted in … Read more
West Nile virus infections are intense so far this year, with case counts running 40% higher than normal, health officials say. More than 770 cases, including about 490 severe cases, were reported as of early September, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data posted this week. About 550 cases — 350 of them severe … Read more
Beer can get you buzzed — and not in the good way. Dutch scientists have discovered that mosquitoes prefer the blood of people who’ve knocked back a few brews, among other habits. The team, helmed by Felix Hol of Radboud University Nijmegen in the Netherlands, set out to see “why some people attract more mosquito … Read more
They came for blood — and left behind something worse. Thousands of people in China have been infected with a painful mosquito-borne virus, triggering the country’s most aggressive public health response since COVID and stoking fears of a potential pandemic. Now, US health officials are urging travelers to take extra precautions not just in China, but … Read more
Blood suckers, beware. In a buzzy new study, researchers found that the controversial drug ivermectin could become a powerful new weapon against malaria. With mosquitos increasingly outsmarting traditional defenses, experts say the findings may mark a game-changing shift in the global fight against the deadly disease. Most people get malaria when bitten by an infective … Read more
Buggin’ out? There’s a hot new way to stop the itch. Powered by your smartphone, the pocket-sized gadget skips creams and chemicals in favor of heat to soothe insect bites. The Post spoke with Dr. David Bank, a board-certified dermatologist, to find out how the tiny tool works and other smart ways to stop scratching … Read more
Be on the lookout for these bloodthirsty crawlers. Summer isn’t all fun and games — it’s also the time of year when creepy crawlers, such as mosquitoes and ticks, come out to play. As a result, one mom is urging parents to thoroughly check their babies after she found a tick in her little girl’s … Read more
That’s one itchy ride. A recent IndiGo flight from Lucknow to Delhi in India had some unexpected guests that caused fliers to become extremely itchy — and irritated. An army of mosquitoes swarmed and annoyed passengers on the flight that took off the day after Easter. For the duration of the almost 90-minute flight, fliers … Read more
Getting bitten by mosquitoes and midges while on camping adventures is almost a right of passage for Aussie kids. Usually, they’re itchy for a few days, sometimes need a bandaid, then they heal without any further thought. For one full-time traveling family, however, an ordinary mosquito bite recently turned into a frightening nightmare they never thought possible. Scratching a mosquito bite … Read more