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An air quality alert in effect for 11 regions in the area

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WEATHER ALERT

An air quality alert in effect for 11 regions in the area

MOSQUITO


Backyard mosquito spraying booms, but may be too deadly

It's an increasingly familiar sight in U.S. cities and suburbs: workers in gloves and masks, spraying yards for mosquitoes.

Everything you need to know about โ€˜Mosquito Dunksโ€™: What is Bti? How does it work? Is it safe?

Mosquitoes use standing water to breed, which is why you should make sure there isnโ€™t any standing water on your property. But what if you canโ€™t get rid of the standing water? Thatโ€™s where Bti becomes useful.

Michiganโ€™s first mosquito-borne virus of 2022 detected -- hereโ€™s what you need to know

Health officials have identified Michiganโ€™s first mosquito-borne virus of 2022: the Jamestown Canyon virus.

First West Nile virus cases of year in Michigan found

It's the height of mosquito season in Michigan and the first West Nile virus cases have been found in residents in the southeastern part of the state.

Product test: Does the Thermacell mosquito repeller work?

There are a number of products that claim to keep mosquitoes at bay -- but do they really work?

Mosquito population explodes across Metro Detroit after recent storms, floods

Itโ€™s not your imagination, there are a lot more mosquitos in Metro Detroit and itโ€™s partly due to the weather.

Health experts concerned about EEE, West Nile Virus in Michigan

Officials are set to conduct aerial mosquito treatment Wednesday night in 10 Michigan counties that are considered high risk for the deadly disease Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). State officials said theyโ€™re concerned about increasing cases of EEE in horses and the first suspected human case in a man from Barry County. Late summer and early autumn is the time of year when cases of West Nile Virus and EEE rise. In addition to concerns about EEE, there have also been nine confirmed cases of West Nile Virus -- including cases in Wayne and Oakland counties and Detroit. RELATED: Michigan confirms first 2020 human case of West Nile virus in Wayne County residentIn addition to wearing mosquito repellent, experts recommend getting rid of standing water around your property to remove potential breeding grounds and repairing any holes in window screens.

First human case of mosquito-borne EEE suspected in West Michigan

A West Michigan resident is suspected of having the mosquito-borne illness Eastern Equine Encephalitis, the first of the year in Michigan. Michiganders are strongly urged to protect themselves from mosquito bites following the suspected EEE case along with nine confirmed cases of West Nile Virus. More than 25% of the countryโ€™s EEE cases last year were diagnosed in Michigan, MDHHS officials said. On Monday, Michigan announced aerial treatment for mosquitoes in 10 counties to help limit EEE risk. LAST YEAR: 6th fatality linked to mosquito-borne EEE reported in Michigan

Aerial mosquito treatment planned for 10 Michigan counties considered high risk for EEE

Officials are set to conduct aerial mosquito treatment in 10 Michigan counties that are considered high risk for the deadly disease Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed 22 cases of EEE in horses across Michigan. READ: Oakland County residents urged to protect themselves from mosquito bites amid confirmed EEE casesHealth officials have determined a targeted aerial treatment plan is necessary. This means mosquito control treatment will be required for those areas that are identified by the aerial treatment plan, with exception of federal properties and tribal lands. Aerial treatment is conducted by specialized aircraft, beginning in the early evening and continuing up until the following dawn.

Eastern Equine Encephalitis confirmed in Montcalm County horse

LANSING, Mich. โ€“ Officials have confirmed the second case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) for 2020 in a 12-year-old horse from Montcalm County. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) State Veterinarian, Dr. Nora Wineland, confirmed the case. EEE is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes to both animals and people. Humans can also be infected, and symptoms in humans include sudden onset of fever, chills, and body and joint aches. EEE can develop into severe enephalitis, resulting in headache, disorientation, tremors, seizures, and paralysis.

Asian tiger mosquitoes identified in Wayne County

WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. โ€“ The invasive Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, has again been identified in Wayne County, officials from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Wayne County Health Department announced Friday. The Asian tiger mosquito was discovered in Michigan for the first time in 2017, in an industrial area of Livonia in Wayne County. In 2018, the mosquitoes were again found in Wayne County, in an industrial area of Romulus. These mosquitoes are widespread from tropical to temperate regions of the globe, including many parts of the U.S. This is likely how the mosquitoes have shown up in Wayne County.

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