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Unless You Love Mosquitoes, Avoid Wearing These 4 Colors in Idaho
Tis the season for outdoor concerts, yard work, patios, and…mosquitos. If you’ve lived in the Treasure Valley for a while, you may already be familiar but if you’re new, consider this your warning: these bugs are itchy and ruthless!
If you don’t want to end up covered in red bumps that will have you scratching yourself like there’s no tomorrow–and smacking yourself like a silly persons when out with friends–you’re going to want to listen up.
Along with wearing your repellant and staying away from standing water–here’s a look at what you should (or shouldn’t) be wearing!
Colors To Avoid & Colors To Wear This Mosquito Season
Are mosquitos annoying enough to have their own season of awareness? Yes–yes they are. Here’s a look at colors to wear and others to avoid if you don’t want to be covered in itchy red bumps this summer
Gallery Credit: Credit: Mateo, 103.5 KISS FM
Are you going to add green & violet to your wardrobe!? We will be!
It isn’t uncommon here in the Treasure Valley to begin hearing about West Nile Virus in the summertime. Years ago, it was a fear of ours, having that in the area. Now, it’s becoming a common occurrence for mosquitos to test positive for the deadly virus–most often in Ada, Canyon, and Gem counties.
Along with various mosquito abatement efforts by local authorities–tips from these experts on keeping mosquitos away are:
- Empty standing water from flower pots, birdbaths, and fountains around your home.
- Check your gutters for clogs and watch for standing water in trash and recycling cans
- Make sure their outdoor faucets aren’t leaking water
- Keep your grass short and trim your shrubs–mosquitos hang in shady areas
- Use fans during outdoor gatherings–it keeps the air moving and these pesky insects aren’t strong flyers.
- Never overwater your lawn!
Mosquitos aren’t the only bugs you should be watching out for in these Idaho streets!
Beware Of These Dangerous Pests In The Woods of Idaho
Well… this is terrifying. Here’s how you can catch a disease in the forests of Idaho this summer.
Gallery Credit: Chris Cardenas
Tips for Lowering Your Risk of Mosquito Bites
Mosquitoes are the deadliest creature in the world. The Ada County Mosquito Abatement District offers these tips to protect yourself.
Gallery Credit: Michelle Heart
Plant Some Of These In Your Garden to Keep Mosquitoes Away
Gallery Credit: Michelle Heart
MISSOULA, Mont. — Drivers on Interstate 90 near the Montana-Idaho border should plan for delays starting this week.
Crews will resurface sections of Interstate 90 between Saltese and Haugan, from mile markers 11.2 to 15.7.
Work includes milling, chip sealing, fog sealing, and adding new pavement markings and signage.
Construction is expected to run through the end of August, with crews working from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Drivers should expect 35 mph speed limits, single-lane traffic, possible shoulder routing, and delays through the work zone.
OWYHEE COUNTY — Three people were hospitalized after a head-on collision on State Highway 45 on Sunday morning, the Idaho State Police said.
The crash occurred at 11:30 a.m. on May 24 at mile marker 10.4 when a southbound Toyota Tacoma struck a northbound GMC Terrain, authorities said. The Tacoma was driven by a 22-year-old man from Melba; a 45-year-old Melba man was a passenger. The Terrain was driven by a 35-year-old man from Meridian.
All three were transported to area hospitals — two by ground ambulance and one by air ambulance — the Idaho State Police said.
All occupants were reported to have been wearing seatbelts. Northbound and southbound lanes on SH‑45 were blocked for approximately two hours while emergency crews worked to clear the scene.
The crash remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.
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