Annoying..that’s what comes to mind when most of us think of mosquitoes. But are you doing enough to steer clear of the viruses that they carry? Kristin Beckham was out woih her dog at Shakespeare Park when we asked what steps she’s taking to keep mosquitoes away, Her reply: says she uses “just bug spray to keep things off”. Like…
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reports there have been a total of 25 travel-related positive tests for the Zika virus in state residents from 16 counties as of 8 a.m. August 15. Counties where there have been Zika positives include Calhoun, Cullman, Etowah, Houston, Jefferson, Lawrence, Lee, Limestone, Madison, Mobile, Montgomery, Morgan, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega and Tuscaloosa….
An ordinance passed at the beginning of the summer by the city of Greenville was extremely successful in its first year. Fears over the Zika virus spreading to the United States caused many major cities to begin spraying pesticides in hopes of killing the mosquitoes that spread the disease. Greenville city officials hoped to avoid the costs and potential harm…
Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that he has approved the use of emergency funds to support the state’s efforts against the Zika Virus. Governor Bentley approved the use of emergency funds up to $250,000 to assist in mosquito control efforts, after the Alabama Department of Public Health requested assistance with Zika mitigation funding. “As we continue to see cases…
