IN the News - Mosquito Pestilence(s)?

And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.

Luke 21:11

YELLOW FEVER coming to LA?:

"A new aggressive daytime-biting mosquito capable of transmitting debilitating and possibly deadly

viruses has been found in the Los Angeles region, officials announced Wednesday.
Known as yellow fever mosquitoes, the insects were found Oct. 7 and 8 in Commerce and Pico Rivera, respectively, according to the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District."
LA TIMES

West Nile virus on rise in California?

"San Fernando Valley residents are being urged to take extra precautions against mosquitoes as the threat of West Nile virus infections continues to grow.
Three Valley neighborhoods -- Canoga Park, Sherman Oaks and Encino -- have had nine or more mosquito samples that tested positive for the virus this year, said Levy Sun, a spokesman for the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District.
“It’s definitely higher than average for those communities,” he said."
LA TIMES

DENGUE in CHINA

"An outbreak of dengue fever in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong has killed six people and infected thousands more, state media report. Provincial health authorities said that as of early Tuesday, more than 23,000 had been infected.
The tropical disease, which is spread by mosquitoes, causes high fever and severe joint pain."
WorldNews

The PLAGUE on prarie dogs in Arizona?

"Earlier this year there were a large number of Prairie dogs that had passed away in the Doney Park area of Flagstaff, Az. Public health services got involved and ran tests to determine the cause. Upon review of the test results it was determined that the fleas found on the Prairie dogs were carrying the bacteria that caused the Plague.
The Plague was responsible for the decimation of more than half of the population in Europe in the mid 14th century.
Since fleas transmit the plague it is very important you take preventative measures to protect your pets:

• Keep your environment clean. Make it unappealing for rodents.
• If you see any dead animals report them to your local shelter or public health department.
• Use a non-toxic insect repellent to keep fleas at bay.
• Keep your pet safe with regular natural flea and tick control treatments.

Keep an eye out for signs of infection:

• Painful, swollen lymph nodes that may abscess
• Fever and inflammation
• Vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration
• Anorexia and visible weight loss
• Enlarged tonsils, swelling in the head and neck area" Bella'sHouse&PetSitting