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Sandy-Debris a Breeding Ground for Mosquitoes, NJ Officials Warn [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:37:39 +0000

State officials are voicing concern that all of the debris left in the wake of Superstorm Sandy more than 6 months ago could provide additional breeding grounds for mosquitoes that carry the West Nile Virus.

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More Mosquitoes Expected this Summer – Which Bug Bugs You the Most?

Steve Trevelise — Tue, 07 May 2013 23:00:36 +0000

As if we didn’t have enough of them last year, expect more mosquitoes this year thanks to Superstorm Sandy.

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How to Prevent Mosquito Breeding

Dino Flammia — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:16:08 +0000

The mosquitoes are back in action in New Jersey, and to prevent potentially-fatal consequences, the state Departments of Health and Environmental Protection are offering a few tips to residents and businesses.

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The Reason Behind West Nile's Appearance [AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:00:57 +0000

Cases of West Nile Virus are on the rise throughout the United States. In the Garden State alone there have been fifteen confirmed cases of the virus afflicting people, one of which resulted in the death of a Burlington County man. So why is the virus making so much noise this late into the summer?

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West Nile Virus Cases Balloon 40% in One Week

Townsquare News Network — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:04:12 +0000

Federal health officials say that West Nile virus cases are up 40 percent since last week and are on pace to rival the record years of 2002 and 2003.

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West Nile Outbreak Unprecedented, Feds Say

Townsquare News Network — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 03:11:54 +0000

Federal health officials say the current West Nile outbreak is one of the largest in the U.S., with four times the usual number of cases for this time of year.

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West Nile Virus Concern In The Garden State [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 09:25:30 +0000

All of the wild stormy weather we've had over the past week or so has left numerous small pools of standing water across the Garden State, which is perfect breeding grounds for mosquitoes.

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Good News on the Mosquito Battlefront in NJ [AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:31:22 +0000

New Jersey's annual battle with biting mosquitoes is on for another Summer, see what we're in for...

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Warm Winter May Portend A Bad Mosquito Season In New Jersey [AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:45:12 +0000

While many of us have been enjoying a no-snow, warm winter, New Jersey may have to "pay the piper" for the mild weather. Some have reported seeing mosquitoes as early as mid-February.

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