Bit by a tick? Next steps and species to know

August 3, 2016 Bit by a tick? Next steps and species to know This Purdue infographic can help you identify Indiana's medically important tick species and the diseases they can transmit. (Purdue University graphic/Angela Roberts) Download image WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – As you savor the great outdoors this summer, protecting yourself from ticks doesn't just … Read more

West Nile Virus Infections Can Be Estimated by Observing Rainfall and Temperatures

est Nile Virus Infections Can Be Estimated by Observing Rainfall and Temperatures June 30, 2016 by Entomology Today 1 Comment A northern house mosquito (Culex pipiens), the primary vector of West Nile virus in the United States. Photo by Ary Farajollahi, Bugwood.org. By Alan Bolds A study by researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign … Read more