Chowdah? Cabinets? Find it here!
PROVIDENCE, RI – State health and environmental officials report one mosquito sample collected Sept. 19 from a trap set in Central Falls has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV), […]
PROVIDENCE, RI – State health and environmental officials warned the first West Nile Virus (WNV) mosquito sample of 2023 has been recorded in Westerly, marking the start of the typically […]
PROVIDENCE, RI – State agencies report no recent signs of mosquito bite illness risk of West Nile Virus (WNV) or Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), but recent rain is expected to […]
![[CREDIT: DEM] The DEM has provided mosquito protection tips for guarding against disease-bearing mosquitoes.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/West-Nile-Virus-Mosquito-Protection-tips-140x140.jpg)
PROVIDENCE, RI — PROVIDENCE – The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) reports West Nile Virus has established seasonal activity in the area including Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Seasonal activity, […]
![[CREDIT: CDC] EEE carrying mosquitoes have been reported in Westerly. DEM warns people to take precautions to avoid being bitten while enjoying the outdoors. In 2019, EEE cases prompted widespread spraying and rescheduled outdoor events.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/EEE-mosquito-140x140.jpg)
PROVIDENCE, RI — Coronavirus isn’t the only thing to be wary of this summer as the RI DEM reports finding Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in mosquitoes in Westerly this week, […]
![[CREDIT: DEM] A map of the areas of RI to be covered by a second round of aerial pesticide to control EEE-bearing mosquitoes.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/RI-EEE-Spray-Second-Round-9-20-2019-1-140x140.png)
PROVIDENCE — Aerial pesticide EEE mosquito spraying reduced the risk of new human cases of the virus, but a new round is scheduled following new mosquito populations carrying the virus, […]
