Global warming, or “climate change” as many call it, appears to be having a significant impact on tick populations, and posing a direct threat to other wildlife. As an example, check out the harsh realities National Geographic recently encountered in New England, where incidents of “ghost moose” are on the rise. Because of the warming climate, […]
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BedBug Central launches detection kit
In celebration of National Bed Bug Awareness Week (June 7-13), BedBug Central’s SenSci ActivVolcano Bed Bug Detection Kit is available...
Happy Bed Bug Awareness Week!
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) urges pest management professionals (PMPs) to observe National Bed Bug Awareness Week, June 7-13. As part of...
Delusion confusion: Much ado about nothing
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Ticks, Lyme disease never went away
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Orkin, Terminix release dueling Mosquito Cities lists
Atlanta tops Orkin’s list of Top Mosquito Cities for the second year in a row. The list by the firm,...
Bird Barrier gets the poop on sparrow droppings
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NPMA, CEPA Announce Global Conference
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Bayer releases public health video for consumers
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC—Environmental Science, a division of Bayer CropScience LP, has announced the availability of a new video designed...