State officials say Lyme disease could be more of a health concern this year. Polly Carver-Kimm of the Iowa Department of Public Health says the disease, which is spread by infected ticks, is usually more … via KTVO Kirksville

The warm spring weather has been great. I’m really making progress in clearing out my beds. via MergeDigital

“Absolutely, if a house is abandoned, the mosquitoes can breed there quite easily”

FAIRFAX, Va. The epidemic of foreclosed homes in the metropolitan Washington DC area could turn into a health epidemic warn some experts. via WUSA9.com Washington, DC

“I think it’s going to stay here. That’s why I think it’s important to alert the medical community in Lake County”

Now that surveys have confirmed that deer ticks carrying Lyme disease are present in Lake County, the Health Department is keeping local doctors up to date on the issue. via News Sun