Mosquitoes

Local health officials say a sudden weather shift is triggering an early detection of West Nile virus-carrying mosquitoes in two zip codes

County health leaders are warning about an uptick in tick-related disease in West Michigan

State agencies are urging residents to protect themselves against mosquito and tick bites following recent flooding events

Experts are finding the virus earlier in the season than previous years, meaning there could be more infections in people

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy is awarding more than $1 million dollars to 64 projects statewide collecting and recycling scrap tires, including three in West Michigan

The impacts of climate change and infectious disease have become critical issues for the Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, or MiSBF.

Common symptoms of Jamestown Canyon virus include fever, headache and fatigue

West Nile Virus can spread to humans through mosquito bites and cause flu-like symptoms in about 20% of those infected

In a news release, Kent County Health Officials say this is not a human case. The discovery was made by the KCHD Mosquito Surveillance Team as part of ongoing tracking that takes place throughout the county every summer.

Jamestown Canyon Virus detected throughout much of the Midwest.