Patio Patrol - Metro West

10/13/2026

https://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/73469/20261007/marthas-vineyard-hospital-logged-572-positive-meat-allergy-tests-through-august-two-2020.htm?fbclid=IwVERDUAU62TFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBXNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHuXG2KpVLzbLATTnpDlxBzA3CnRQmoIuNFvyrb5-w3Zdjhka1UJhgy10BTHT_aem_z-_xa_WvWwH1V_TV2E0T6g

Martha’s Vineyard Hospital recorded 572 positive alpha-gal tests through August, up from two in 2020, as Lone Star ticks spread north. Here’s how to reduce risk.

10/11/2026

10/02/2026

https://thequincysun.com/12th-human-case-of-west-nile-virus-in-massachusetts-risk-level-raised-to-high-in-milton-quincy/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAUs425jbGNrBSzjZ2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHBkb2YFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEe2SjEn8RToP97DVsCGLWAO68nGZ7851poj-eSkNy2JByOK-R8Ek9VxX8QStQ_aem_S5dm2Bp202cgqcvUtBQvaw

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced Oct. 2 the 12th human case of West Nile virus (WNV) this year. The individual is a woman in her 60s who was likely exposed in Norfolk County. As a result, the risk level for WNV in Milton and Quincy has been raised to high. Risk levels .....

10/01/2026

Fun Tick Facts: adult blacklegged ticks (aka deer ticks) haven’t been biting since early June, but now it’s nearly October and it’s THEIR SEASON!!! This one was just getting started, but if they feed for 5-6 days, they’ll increase in weight x100. They use all that blood to nourish 2,000+ eggs they will lay next Spring to start a new generation of ticks. Time to start tucking in your shirt and keep the ticks out as they crawl up. Oh, and treat your pet, too!

09/28/2026

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09/25/2026

https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/mass-health-officials-announce-3-additional-human-cases-west-nile-virus/OQ4435V3U5DNRGCFPRZRATPOUI/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwdGRjcAUjmrNjbGNrBSOarmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHBkb2YFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEehEcj2ungLkH2M9jyIf5MeIT49XOz23QLvvu3y13PtRLVOwbyIwgze5lXaRI_aem_PcI4MR-H9IABdXk1i3YFAg =1790358884

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced three additional human cases of West Nile virus in the state.