Mosquito & Tick Season: Protect Yourself in Alabama

0:00It's March 30th, I'm Cory with the story. This is Birmingham News Today, driven by AI. Mosquito and tixies in is ramping up in Alabama, and one by from an infected bug could land you in serious trouble with diseases like West Nile, virus, or Lyme disease. Experts from the Alabama Department of Public Health stress that prevention beats cure every time, since these critters thrive in our humid climate, full of rivers, lakes, and wetlands. Tixies often start mild, like a low fever or tiredness, so folks might brush them off and skip the doctor. But things can escalate to nasty neurological issues, if ignored, and ticks especially sneaky, you won't feel them latching on. Health officials push smart habits outdoors, slather on EPA registered repellent, with deat, rock long sleeves, and pans and grassy or wooded spots, and always do a tick check after. This need at least 24 hours attached to transmit disease, so catching them early is key. Around the house, dump any standing water and tires, flower pots, kitty pools, or bird

1:04baths to kill mosquito breeding grounds right in your yard. Alabama's watery landscape makes this extra crucial close to home. If a bite leaves you with fever, bad headache, muscle pain, or rash, hit up a doctor fast. Early treatment stops the worst outcomes. If you protect it out there, it's your best shield this season.