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August 15, 2023

Dengue virus spreads across Florida counties, health officials say

The Florida Department of Health has placed Broward County under a mosquito-borne illness alert as locally acquired cases of dengue virus spread, according to recent data.

August 8, 2023

Bedbugs could transmit MRSA bacteria that causes staph infections 'in some settings,' study suggests

Bedbugs may be able to acquire and transmit methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), according to a study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases. Here's what to know.

August 1, 2023

Los Angeles County community under quarantine due to invasive Tau fruit fly

The Los Angeles County community of Stevenson Ranch is under the first-ever quarantine in the Western Hemisphere due to the detection of the Tau fruit fly.

July 28, 2023

Mysterious illness triggered by tick bite could affect thousands, yet many doctors are unaware of it

Alpha-Gal Syndrome, a little-known, life-threatening food allergy triggered by tick bites, could be affecting hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S., the CDC warned in a new report.

July 25, 2023

Colorado reports its first West Nile virus case in humans this year

Health officials in Colorado reported the first confirmed human case of West Nile virus on Monday after additional human cases were announced in California and Texas.

July 24, 2023

Dengue fever cases could reach near-record highs this year: What to know about the tropical infectious disease

As the WHO warns that cases of dengue fever could reach near-record highs this year, here's what to know about the tropical infectious disease spread by mosquitoes.

July 19, 2023

Florida county reports 7th case of locally acquired malaria amid illness advisory

Health officials in Florida reported there was a new locally acquired case of malaria in southern Sarasota County, in addition to five cases there last month and one in May.

July 16, 2023

Killing wasps with gasoline: Bug expert discourages ‘dangerous’ TikTok trend, 'would not recommend’

A new TikTok hack has users eradicating wasp nests using cups of gasoline. However, Orkin entomologist Ben Hottel revealed why he warns against the dangerous and potentially illegal action.

July 8, 2023

Odd bugs: Fascinating facts about praying mantises, walking sticks and other unique-looking insects

Summer has arrived — and so have the bugs that come along with it. Check out some interesting facts about these odd insects that you may see around your garden.

July 1, 2023

NYC invaded by winged aphids amid Canadian wildfire smoke, experts say

New York City has been inundated with smoke from Canadian wildfires and mysterious swarms of insects. Experts tell multiple outlets that the insects are winged aphids.