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Scientists raise concerns as dangerous illness threatens over 1 billion people: 'We may see more...
The Cool Down via Yahoo News· 3 weeks agoInsect-borne diseases that were once confined to certain geographical areas are spreading, thanks to...
Chiggers infected with potentially deadly bacteria found in NC. Here’s what to do.
Raleigh News and Observer via AOL· 10 months agoChiggers carrying bacteria that can cause a deadly kind of typhus never before found in the U.S....
What to Know About Chiggers and Their Bites
Health via Yahoo News· 9 months agoChiggers are larvae—the active, immature form—of mites. Usually, chigger bites and their symptoms go away with at-home treatment and cause no...
Scrub Hub: How do we get rid of these fleas?
IndyStar | The Indianapolis Star via Yahoo News· 2 years agoFleas, the pinhead sized bane of pets and pet owners alike, begin spreading into households across Indiana from mid to late summer. Thousands of flea...
‘Alarming’: Unexpected pathogen spread by infected chiggers found for 1st time in North Carolina
KREX articles via Yahoo News· 7 months agoWildlife researchers at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro found a novel pathogen for...
The Best Chigger Bite Treatment
Outdoor Life via Yahoo News· 10 months agoClusters of chigger bites like this are often referred to as chigger rash, and are common on the ankles. As if all the biting bugs that are visible to...
Stay safe outdoors in NC: Spiders, ticks, chiggers and emerging health concerns
Raleigh News and Observer via Yahoo News· 1 month agoAs the weather warms up, it’s important to be aware of the potential threats from insects and...