Thanks for that info, but it has nothing to do with Mites!


EHD is a wide spread disease among deer of America. A bite of insects called "biting midges" causes death within five to ten days. Fortunately, EHD is not infectious and it does not transfer from one deer to another. Biting Midge

Dr. Cottrel points out that EHD is a seasonal disease and affected deer will recover soon. The outbreak is expected to end with the onset of cold season killing insects. Game Commission will rely on the continuous vigilance of hunters and residents for timely reporting of deer herd infection cases. Any unusual sighting may be reported immediately to Game Commission Southwest Region director over phone number 724-238-9523.