The researcher said an additional investment could move an antibody proven in labs to protect mice against Lyme closer to a human trial. Source: r20.rs6.net
Spring pests: termites and carpenter bees begin to swarm (via https://www.walb.com)
Right now the number one spring pest people are dealing with are termites. Source: https://www.walb.com
Bug Barometer calls for increase in ticks, mosquitoes (via Charleston Gazette-Mail)
HUNTINGTON — Break out the bug spray and grab a long-sleeved shirt — the time is near for some of the baddest pests to make their seasonal return. Source: Charleston Gazette-Mail
Report: Excessive moisture will increase pest activity (via Williamson Daily News)
Break out the bug spray and grab a long-sleeved shirt – the time is near for some of the baddest pests to make their seasonal return. Source: Williamson Daily News
Kissing bugs: What you should know about the blood-sucking insect (via silive.com)
The South American insect, documented in Delaware, feeds on the blood of humans and animals. Source: silive.com
Parasitic wasps ambush spiders by playing the victim (via ABC News)
Their larvae slowly suck the arachnids’ guts out after wasps infiltrate the spiders’ webs. Source: ABC News
Rabid gray fox bites Blairstown woman twice, attacks second family member (via New Jersey Herald)
BLAIRSTOWN — A township woman is undergoing rabies treatment after she went outside to feed her cats Saturday and found herself face-to-face with a rabid gray fox, who attacked her and bit her twice. Source: New Jersey Herald
Risk of tick bites and West Nile on the rise (via FOURSTATESHOMEPAGE)
Spending time outdoors this summer can leave you more susceptible to the West Nile virus and tick bites, especially if you choose to go outside without the proper protection. Source: FOURSTATESHOMEPAGE
Expect longer mosquito season this year (via WWLP)
According to a Climate Central study, from 1980 to 1989, Springfield’s mosquito season averaged 64 days. From 2006 to 2015, that jumped to 90 days, and it’s because our temperatures are getting warmer. Source: WWLP
How extreme weather will impact pests in coming months (via Journal Standard)
Winter’s record-cold temperatures and a late start to warmer spring weather could delay the start of the season for pests like ticks and mosquitoes, Source: Journal Standard
