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:magnify:Mosquitoes and ticks don’t transmit coronavirus, experts say
Today 6:45 PMExperts say that mosquitoes, ticks, and rodents don't transmit coronavirus
By Annalise Knudson | [email]aknudson@siadvance.com[/email]
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- As people continue to practice social distancing and wear face coverings to curb the spread of the coronavirus, pest experts announced there’s no need to worry about pests or rodents transmitting the deadly disease.
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) addressed a misconception that pests, like mosquitoes and ticks, spread the virus.
“At this time, there is currently no evidence to suggest that pests, like mosquitoes and ticks, can be implicated in the transmission of COVID-19," said Jim Fredericks, chief entomologist for the NPMA...:tiphat:https://www.silive.com/coronavirus/2...perts-say.html
Today 6:45 PMExperts say that mosquitoes, ticks, and rodents don't transmit coronavirus
By Annalise Knudson | [email]aknudson@siadvance.com[/email]
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- As people continue to practice social distancing and wear face coverings to curb the spread of the coronavirus, pest experts announced there’s no need to worry about pests or rodents transmitting the deadly disease.
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) addressed a misconception that pests, like mosquitoes and ticks, spread the virus.
“At this time, there is currently no evidence to suggest that pests, like mosquitoes and ticks, can be implicated in the transmission of COVID-19," said Jim Fredericks, chief entomologist for the NPMA...:tiphat:https://www.silive.com/coronavirus/2...perts-say.html