Horse owners are being urged to vaccinate their horses against Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus. State Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball said cases of EEE have been found in 10 counties in New York State this year as well as one … [Read more...]
Illnesses from Mosquito, Tick, and Flea Bites Increasing in the US
WASHINGTON - A recently-released report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows the number of people getting diseases transmitted by mosquito, tick and flea bites has more than tripled in the United States between 2004 and … [Read more...]
Town of Kiantone Mosquito Pool Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
KIANTONE - County health officials are reporting that a mosquito pool located in the town of Kiantone has tested positive for West Nile Virus. On Tuesday afternoon the Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services said it had received … [Read more...]
Falconer Residents, Officials Discuss Ways to Tackle Mosquito Problem
FALCONER - The weather this year has been wetter than usual and as a result its creating a major nuisance problem for residents in the village of Falconer. On Tuesday night about 50 people attended a community forum to discuss this year’s mosquito … [Read more...]
Falconer Officials to Host Community Forum on Mosquito Nuisance Tuesday Night
FALCONER - Residents in Falconer concerned with a higher-than-normal mosquito population will want to attend a community forum Tuesday night at Fenner Elementary School. Local residents Glenda and Keith Nelson have distributed flyers throughout … [Read more...]
