Tag Archive: bird-transmitted disease (25)

Bird Flu and the Risk that Fall Migration Poses to Domestic Flocks

MBM Blogs

August 26, 2022
Waterfowl migration season is approaching and as the temperatures drop, wild geese, ducks, and cranes will be flocking up for their long journeys south. Agricultural areas provide excellent refueling and resting areas, especially if farmers grow and harvest crops for livestock feed. Unfortunately however, when such fields draw flocks from... Read More

Steps You Should Take for Reducing Summertime Bird-Caused Water Contamination

WGC Indy Blogs

June 21, 2022
When summertime hits, people across Indiana “flock” to beaches and parks to enjoy the sun and cool off in the water. Unfortunately, many beaches across the Midwest are closed due to contaminated water and park ponds everywhere are obscured by algae. Two key contributors to this not-so-great water quality are... Read More

How To Reduce Summertime Bird-Caused Water Contamination

MBM Blogs

June 21, 2022
When summertime hits, people across Wisconsin “flock” to beaches and parks to enjoy the sun and cool off in the water. Unfortunately, many beaches across the Midwest are closed due to contaminated water and park ponds everywhere are obscured by algae. Two key contributors to this not-so-great water quality are... Read More

Reliable Steps for Reducing Summertime Bird-Caused Water Contamination

WGC Blogs

June 21, 2022
When summertime hits, people across Chicagoland “flock” to beaches and parks to enjoy the sun and cool off in the water. Unfortunately, many beaches across the Midwest are closed due to contaminated water and park ponds everywhere are obscured by algae. Two key contributors to this not-so-great water quality are... Read More

Recognizing a Bird Problem on Your Property

WGC Indy Blogs

February 22, 2022
More than 500 species of birds spend at least part of their time in the Midwest, in every variety of habitat, and on every kind of property. Birds provide many benefits beyond the pleasure we derive from watching them and listening to their songs. But not all bird encounters are... Read More

Got Birds? How to Recognize a Bird Problem on Your Property

WGC Blogs

February 22, 2022
More than 500 species of birds spend at least part of their time in the Midwest, in every variety of habitat, and on every kind of property. Birds provide many benefits beyond the pleasure we derive from watching them and listening to their songs. But not all bird encounters are... Read More

How to Recognize a Bird Problem on Your Property

MBM Blogs

February 22, 2022
More than 500 species of birds spend at least part of their time in the Midwest, in every variety of habitat, and on every kind of property. Birds provide many benefits beyond the pleasure we derive from watching them and listening to their songs. But not all bird encounters are... Read More

Flu Season and Avian Flu: 2021 HPAI Risk Alert

Agriculture WGC Blogs

December 7, 2021
Not everything that comes with the holiday season in the Midwest is a matter of good cheer, unfortunately. It’s flu season as well. What Is The Flu? Influenza is a rapidly evolving multi-strain virus first described by Hippocrates in 400 BCE. There are two main types: A and B. While... Read More

Flu Season & the 2021 HPAI Risk Alert: Avian Flu

Agriculture MBM Blogs

December 7, 2021
Not everything that comes with the holiday season in the Midwest is a matter of good cheer, unfortunately. It’s flu season as well. The Flu: What Is It? Influenza is a rapidly evolving multi-strain virus first described by Hippocrates in 400 BCE. There are two main types: A and B.... Read More

2021 HPAI Risk Alert: Understanding Flu Season & The Avian Flu

Agriculture WGC Indy Blogs

December 7, 2021
Not everything that comes with the holiday season in the Midwest is a matter of good cheer, unfortunately. It’s flu season as well. Understanding The Flu Influenza is a rapidly evolving multi-strain virus first described by Hippocrates in 400 BCE. There are two main types: A and B. While the... Read More