Northern Illinois has a new bug problem to worry about this year. It’s called Powassan virus, and it has recently been discovered in ticks in Winnebago County.
Cons of Summer in Illinois
When spring arrives, most people living in Illinois are chomping at the bit for summer to begin, but I am not always one of them.
Of course I love lazy days at the beach, pool, or on the boat. I look forward to all the summer festivals, concerts, and vacations, but I do NOT like the bugs that warmer weather brings.
Nothing ruins an outdoor adventure for me faster than extreme heat, humidity, and insects that sting and bite me, especially when those biting bugs can make me super sick too.
Powassan Virus Discovered in Winnebago County
By now I hope we all know that ticks can carry some serious illnesses, and that it is always important to protect ourselves from tick bites. Now it’s even more important to do it this spring and summer in Illinois.
The Winnebago County Health Department has confirmed that Powassan virus has been detected for the first time in some Winnebago County ticks…