Virginia Beach Mosquito Control sees increase in West Nile Virus activity
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – There has been a rise in West Nile Virus activity in some parts of the city, according to the Virginia Beach Mosquito Control. Tests were conducted throughout the city since June,...
View ArticleRain causes more mosquitoes for some in Hampton Roads
PUNGO, Va. - Flood waters have been a problem for many people across Hampton Roads, and now some are dealing with an increase in mosquitoes. “You come in and you’re all bit up. It’s just been...
View ArticleCurrituck County monitoring mosquito population
CURRITUCK CO., N.C. – The Currituck County Government is keeping its eyes on the mosquito population throughout the county with the help of two separate organizations, according to a Facebook post made...
View ArticleMosquito testing confirms presence of West Nile Virus at Langley Air Force Base
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. – Mosquito testing confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus in a specimen that was collected Monday, the base announced. Health officials have been notified, and the...
View ArticleChesapeake horse dies after Eastern Equine Encephalitis diagnosis
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – A horse in Chesapeake that was recently diagnosed with Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) has died, according to the Chesapeake Health Department. The agency says August and September...
View Article‘Aggressive, monstrous’ mosquitoes 3 times bigger than normal swarm North...
NORTH CAROLINA – In the wake of Hurricane Florence, North Carolina has become home to some very large mosquitoes being described as “aggressive, monstrous pests with stripes on their legs” by USA...
View ArticleThe mosquitoes are out and buzzing, and the City of Hampton wants you to ‘Tip...
HAMPTON, Va. - It's that time of the year you may want to grab the swatter. “The mosquitoes are out. I can be out here talking to you and I’ll feel them biting." Barbara Bowser lives the Shell Road...
View ArticleHigher heat and humidity create ideal conditions for mosquitoes
NORFOLK, Va. - For some folks, it's been an itchy summer - and things will only get worse this week. As you're trying to stay away from the heat and humidity, mosquitoes are thriving. Associate...
View ArticleMosquito pool in York County tests positive for West Nile Virus
YORK Co., Va. – Samples collected from a mosquito pool in Lower York County have tested positive for West Nile Virus, county officials announced Friday. The York County Mosquito Control Division...
View ArticleMosquitoes in Suffolk neighborhoods test positive for West Nile Virus,...
SUFFOLK, Va. – The City of Suffolk announced Friday that it has detected West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis in mosquitoes collected from a handful of local areas and neighborhoods. The...
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