Posts Tagged: public health

Bats: Friend or Foe?

Are bats good for the environment or are they pests? How about both? Almost all of the 25 species of bats in California eat lots of flying insects during their night flights, making them an important part of the ecosystem. But when they roost in...

Californians get advice to stop bed bugs

Bed bugs can hitch rides on secondhand furniture, luggage, backpacks and other personal items to invade homes and attack people. While we rest and sleep on sofas and beds, the insects come out to feed. They want to suck our blood. A new web-based,...

Distinguishing Between Crab, Body, and Head Lice

Human lice (singular “louse”) are parasitic insects found on people. Adult lice are small (about 1/8 inch (3 mm) long or less) wingless insects that move by crawling. There are three species of lice that exclusively feed on humans: the head...

Using Disinfectants and Sanitizers Safely

In order to stay healthy and keep our spaces clean during the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are using disinfectants and sanitizers more than they may have before. The Centers for Disease Control say to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus, people...

Mosquitoes: what’s the buzz?

As summer quickly approaches and we find ourselves getting outside a bit more, remember to take care to protect yourself from mosquitoes. According to Gary Goodman, District Manager of Sacramento Yolo Mosquito and Vector control, many residents are...

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