Zika, the virus that sparked widespread concern last year? It’€™s on the wane, at least for now. Source: USA TODAY

Mayor Bill de Blasio’€™s plan would use dry ice to suffocate rats in their burrows and bar some buildings in rat strongholds from leaving trash out overnight. Source: J. David Goodman

Where do bed bugs hide. They might be lurking outside your home: Consumer Reports details the places pest management companies find bed bugs away from your bedroom. Source: Consumer Reports

Discover more about the fascinating world of insects, rodents and small wildlife in these exciting Pest Quest episodes and have some fun with our favorite junior scientists. Click Season 1 or Season 2 below to watch and learn! Source: bit.ly

When the weather is warm, it’s important to protect yourself from ticks. Be prepared by learning about ticks and how you can prevent them from biting you. Source: bit.ly

Information on pests and pest control available from Pest World For Kids with lesson plans and science fair project material. So come explore the world of pests. Source: bit.ly

Need to patch a hole in a screen door? DIY screen repair is easier than you think! Don’t deal with insect infestations this summer. Watch our video now. Source: bit.ly

The record-breaking wet winter has been a bonanza for black widows, daddy long legs, and other arachnids. Source: r20.rs6.net

New time-lapse footage shows how ants can get around by using their own bodies to build moving towers. Source: WMAR

Bourbon virus was discovered in 2014 after a man living in Bourbon County in eastern Kansas came down with flu-like symptoms and later died after being bitten by ticks. Source: stltoday.com