Causative agent:  Rickettsia bacteria. Reservoir:  opossum, raccoon, rat, dog and cat. Vector:  Fleas that have fed on infected animals Symptoms presented:  High Fever, chills, hacking cough, joint pain, headache, nausea, muscle pain, rash.  Over half of the cases presented in … Continued

Texas is in a severe drought. In fact, the worst drought to hit Texas in the 116 years that weather records have been kept. We are experiencing the highest level of tree health decline and mortality that anyone in our … Continued

  Last week NPMA’s Vice President of Public Affairs, Missy Henriksen, joined Ann Curry, co-anchor of The TODAY Show, to talk about mosquitoes and other summer pests.  Click the link below to view. NPMA on the TODAY Show For tips … Continued

By L.M. SIXEL HOUSTON CHRONICLE June 23, 2011, 9:03PM Eric Kayne: For the Chronicle Raleigh Jenkins of ABC Home & Commercial Services says: “If we’re going to make these rules, we have to enforce them.” It’s impossible to miss the … Continued