The New York Post reported that Texas wildlife officials are on the lookout for the New World Screwworm fly (hominivorax) after cases of the sickening vermin were recorded in Mexico.
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When pigeons were war heroes, not pests
USDA-NAL Special Collections Library Technician Jesse Padron has documented the U.S. military's long history with pigeons.
Could CBD be the future of mosquito control?
Ohio State News reported on a new study, published in the journal Insects, that found that hemp leaf extract kills...
Rats are complex, but researchers are working to gain a better understanding of them
The history, evolution and ecology of rats – particularly the Norway rat – isn’t well understood, but researches are hoping...
Top states with pests on the menu are ranked
LawnStarter released its 2024 list of "Top States to Try Edible Insect and Wildlife Cuisine."
Dengue fever is on the rise worldwide
Be aware of any symptoms among yourself or any employees who may have been in an area where mosquitoes can...
Anti-Israel protesters unleash maggots, crickets at Washington D.C. hotel
Anti-Israel protesters in Washington, D.C, unleashed maggots, as well as other creepy crawlers, at a hotel where members of Israeli...
Debunking 6 pest control TikTok trends
Nick Pulsonetti, director of business and pest expert at Excel Pest Services, has delved into eight of the biggest TikTok...
Study: New way of warding off ticks
University of Massachusetts study identifies a different way of warding off ticks: by creating a chemical “force field.”
How the German cockroach made its way to Hawaii
Scientists analyzed the travel patterns of the German cockroach (Blattella germanica) to uncover why, and how, the species is found...
Vacationers sue hosts over bats in their Airbnb
The bats were first spotted when two women were woken up at night by a bat flying into their room.
Caffeine experiment poses new strategies for ant control
Researchers found ants given low to intermediate doses of caffeine became more efficient in their tasks.
Cicadas emerge again, make their presence known
These two broods are simultaneously making their way out of the ground, an event that last occurred in 1803.
Bees delay ballgame until PMP suits up
A beekeeper was a big hit at the April 30 Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers baseball game, even though...
Terminix names Top 50 mosquito-infested cities
Terminix, a Rentokil Terminix company, identified the Top 50 mosquito infested cities in the U.S.
Box tree moth prompts Ohio quarantine
The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) is issuing a quarantine for six counties in southwest Ohio to prevent the spread...