Tag: mosquitoes
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UK entomologist says Ky. not likely to have Zika outbreak this year, but state still sprays around homes of those few with virus
Aedes Aegypti mosquito (CDC photo) An entomologist from the University of Kentucky encourages Kentuckians to stay calm about the Zika virus because Kentucky does not have many of the mosquitoes...
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McConnell continues to blame Democrats for lack of Zika funding, not mentioning details of what they call GOP ‘poison pills’
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News As the Zika virus spreads in Florida, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky continues to press his argument that Senate Democrats are responsible for...
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Ky. has plan to keep Zika virus out of state, but needs your help; travelers to Zika-affected areas need to take precautions
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News State officials launched a mosquito prevention campaign May 9 at the Kentucky State University Research Farm near Frankfort as part of the state’s efforts...
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Zika update: Local anti-mosquito action needed; McConnell, Rogers at center of debate over Obama's request for more funds
Mosquitoes can carry Zika. (NPR photo) By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News While all 388 Zika virus cases confirmed in the continental U.S., including six in Kentucky, have been in...
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First case of Zika confirmed in Ky., from traveler to Central America; no threat to Kentuckians unless they visit affected areas
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News After the first case of Zika was confirmed in Kentucky March 9, health officials held a news conference at the Capitol to raise awareness...
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Zika virus, which can cause small heads and brains in newborns, will get to Kentucky, but experts disagree on its likely impact
The Zika virus that has been linked to birth defects (abnormally small heads and brains in newborns) is exploding in South America and will eventually show up in Kentucky, but...
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Tips on how to avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Spending time outdoors is one of the great pleasures of summer. Unfortunately, this is also the active season for the 50 mosquito species that...
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Some odors we emit make us more attractive to mosquitoes; various repellents, including plant oils, are available
Mosquitoes are attracted to some people more than others because of skin odors or chemicals they emit, Jill Richardson writes for Salon. Carbon dioxide, heat, moisture, scent and appearance attract mosquitoes, but...