Archive for August, 2013

Interesting Things That Drive Away Mosquitoes

August 9, 2013

It is mosquito season once again and people may be expecting the insects to have a go at biting them. The heat of summer is bringing out the mosquitoes in droves. Insect bites become more common during this time. But the problem is that mosquitoes also become carriers of certain diseases, which can be passed […]

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12 Human West Nile Virus Cases Reported In Mississippi

August 6, 2013

According to the updated report from the Mississippi State Department of Health, there have been 12 total human cases of the West Nile Virus reported in the state of Mississippi for 2013 so far. The highest number of human cases currently reported is in Forrest County with a total of three. The counties of Bolivar, […]

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West Nile Virus Detected At Northampton, EEE Virus At Amherst

August 2, 2013

It is the summer season once again. While everybody is excited spending time in the summer weather for a change, there are also some concerns brewing. Summer also brings in the mosquitoes so the bugs may be out more than usual. The worst thing is that they might also bring the West Nile virus threat […]

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