The U.S. is unprepared for the growing threat of mosquito- and tick-borne viruses
Experts warn that new tropical viruses are headed for the U.S. – and the country should take active measures to fend them off.
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State officials urge residents to take steps to avoid insect-borne diseases
Officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are reminding residents that tick bites can cause serious illnesses such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Officials remind residents tick and mosquito season is back
With warm temperatures returning to North Carolina, state officials are reminding residents to watch out for ticks and mosquitos.
Florence Floods Breed Large, Aggressive Mosquitoes
A North Carolina city dealing with fallout from Hurricane Florence has been swarmed by aggressive mosquitoes nearly three times larger than regular mosquitoes.
Miami Steps Up Mosquito Control Efforts After Suspected Zika Cases
Health officials think two people in Miami may have contracted the virus from local mosquitoes. So they're spraying pesticide to help stop the virus from spreading into Florida's mosquito population.