MOSQUITOES
THE NEW FORTY Buzz off!
I have at least two dozen mosquito bites presently. 10 of those are on my ankles and feet. That is low even formosquitoes - literally and figuratively. I hate mosquito bites on bony areas of my body. ...
Posted on 7/8/11 at 10:37 PM
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA NEWS Delegation: UND receives $2.9 Million Grant for West Nile Virus Research
WASHINGTON, D.C. Senators John Hoeven and Kent Conrad and Congressman Rick Berg today announced that the University of North Dakota (UND) will receive a $2.9 million competitive grant from the ...
Posted on 4/25/11 at 10:08 AM
STAFF BLOG PLAIN COUNTRY Green country living
One of the benefits of the rainy spell is that the countryside is a lush green. The trees, grass and alfalfa fields are flourishing in the wet conditions and our garden also is...
Posted on 6/16/10 at 11:02 AM
Mosquitoes are coming, despite Minnesota late spring 
Jim Stark, who directs the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District, tells Minnesota Public Radio News mosquitoes will simply start showing up a little later than usual.
By Associated Press , April 17, 2013
Skeeter-free summer: Grand Forks saved $100,000 in spraying costs
For only the second time in the program’s history, Grand Forks Mosquito Control did not have to conduct citywide ground sprays this summer. The program in its current form has existed since 1995.
By Brandi Jewett , September 19, 2012
2 contract West Nile virus in Grand Forks County
The first two human cases of West Nile virus this year in Grand Forks County have been confirmed by the North Dakota Department of Health.
By Pamela Knudson , August 27, 2012
N.D. has third-highest rate of West Nile virus in nation
The good news: A new study shows we are much less likely to get the most severe form of West Nile virus than previously thought. The not-so-good news: More of us have been infected with the West Nile virus than we probably realize. A study by a Sanford Health doctor shows that North Dakota has the third-highest rate of West Nile virus infection in the nation, with 7.5 percent of North Dakotans infected.
By Tammy Swift , May 02, 2012
Mild winter may, or may not spawn more skeeters
The relatively mild winter has some people wondering if mosquitoes, especially the West Nile virus-carrying Culex Tarsalis, will be out for blood this year. But entomologists and vector-control experts say skeeter counts are influenced by much more than mild weather, and it may be too early to tell what summer will bring.
By Tammy Swift , May 02, 2012
Balmy weather buzzkill: Early spring brings out the bugs
Ticks and mosquitoes compete with over-stressed trees for attention this yearThe mild winter and early spring have kicked off an atypical growing season: It’s producing a bumper crop of unusual problems, including an outbreak of early-season ticks and mosquitoes and overstressed trees and gardens that could fall victim to ailments never before seen this far north.
By Jeff Strickler , April 04, 2012
RYAN BAKKEN: First, few skeeters, now mild autumn; are we pushing our luck?
According to Chinese tradition, 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit. Not for me, though. Rather, 2011 is the Year of the Disappearing Mosquito.
By Ryan Bakken , October 03, 2011
Grand Forks, East Grand Forks to spray for mosquitoes tonight
The Cities of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks have scheduled citywide spraying for mosquitoes for tonight between 8 p.m. and midnight.
By Herald Staff Report , August 04, 2011
Skeeters have arrived in Grand Forks and East Grand Forks
Cool June weather delayed start of mosquito seasonThe skeeter meter has been wildly fluctuating as of late. On Tuesday, the average mosquito trap count in Grand Forks was 101. By Wednesday, it dipped down to eight, after local mosquito control crews conducted a citywide ground spray. By Thursday, the number was back up to 102, and the city sprayed again.
By Erik Burgess , July 08, 2011
Grand Forks, East Grand Forks to spray for mosquitoes Thursday night
The cities of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks will spray for mosquitoes Thursday night between 8 p.m. and midnight. Thursday's mosquito trap count was 102.
By Herald Staff Report , July 07, 2011
Mosquito spraying scheduled in Grand Forks, EGF Tuesday night
The cities of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks have scheduled citywide spraying for mosquitoes for Tuesday night between 8 p.m. and midnight. Tuesday's mosquito trap count is 101.
By Herald Staff Report , July 05, 2011
Grand Forks, East Grand Forks will spray for mosquitoes Friday night
The cities of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks will spray for mosquitoes Friday night between 8 and midnight.
By Herald Staff Report , July 01, 2011
Aerial spraying for mosquitos set for GFAFB, possibly Grand Forks-EGF this week
The plane is a large C-130 cargo plane and will fly at very low levels. To ensure spray effectiveness, winds must be 10 miles per hour or less.
By Herald Staff Report , June 27, 2011
Air Force set to spray for mosquitoes June 27 - 28
The spray will take place from about 7 to 11 p.m. The plane is a C-130 cargo plane and will fly at very low levels.
By Herald Staff Report , June 21, 2011
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