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HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has begun its 2024 black fly suppression program, monitoring and treating 48 rivers and streams spanning more than 1,800 miles.

As the leaves begin to fall and the temperatures dip, mosquito and summer tick seasons are over. While that means some relief from the mosquitoes, ticks are still active over

A Health District contractor is planning to conduct truck-mounted spraying on the evenings of Sept. 3-4, weather permitting, in the area of the Yellow Rose Trail in Sun City.

HARRISBURG — As people spend time outdoors during the fall months, the Wolf administration is reminding residents to protect themselves against the dangers of mosquito and tick-borne illnesses. So far

As people spend time outdoors during the fall months, residents are being reminded to protect themselves against the dangers of mosquito and tick-borne illnesses.

All Around Bucks County - Summertime is for swimming pools and lemonade, not for mosquito bites and diseases like West Nile Virus, so the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental

Summertime is for swimming pools and lemonade, not for mosquito bites and diseases like West Nile virus, so the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is encouraging residents to “fight t...

This week, state officials are encouraging residents to “fight the bite” ahead of peak mosquito season. As peak season approaches, the Department of Environmental Protection is warning of an increase

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is urging residents to 'Fight the Bite' and protect themselves against mosquitos.

Many people are looking forward to warmer weather, but as temperatures increase, so do pesty insects, like gnats.  Gnats, also known as black flies, can lay multiple generations of eggs in rivers and