A Rutgers-led team has confirmed 11 tick species living in New Jersey, including two invasive species, in what it hopes is the start of an effort to control the spread of the arachnid, responsible for the rapid spread of Lyme and other diseases. Source: https://www.philly.com
Over 100 new species of beetle found on remote Indonesian island • Earth.com (via Earth.com)
Over a hundred new species of beetle have recently been discovered on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, known for being home to unique species like the deer-pig. Source: Earth.com
Tiny Termite House – Termite Resource Portal (via r20.rs6.net)
Welcome to a first-of-its-kind hub for termite research and resources â home to a groundbreaking study and video production by the National Pest Management Association. We introduced more than half a million voracious termites to a tiny, built-to-scale dream home, revealing the destructive nature of these pests like never before. Source: r20.rs6.net
Huge snake in TennesSee forest terrifies Internet as it dangles from tree branch ahead of 5K race (via Fox News)
A TennesSee man in late February came across a large rat snake coiled around a tree branch. Source: Fox News
Wildlife officials warn about rabies after man bitten by skunk near Catalina State Park (via http://www.kold.com)
A homeowner bitten by a rabid skunk near Catalina State Park is one of the many cases in Pima County this year. Source: http://www.kold.com
Legislators highlight Lyme disease prevention (via The Leader)
ALBANY — State Senator Tom O’Mara (R-Big Flats) joined his Senate colleagues this week to urge Governor Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders Source: The Leader
The 2019 Legislative Session, Termite Season; Can We Live A Plastic-Free Life? (via Alejandra Martinez, KAYLEE RODRIGUEZ)
The 2019 legislative session began yesterday with Governor Ron DeSantis’ State of the State address. DeSantis discussed his commitment to the Source: Alejandra Martinez, KAYLEE RODRIGUEZ
Have researchers found their stink bug killer? Meet the Samurai Wasp (via Meteorologist Ian Cassette)
A native stink bug predator from Asia has also found its way into the US and may be the solution researchers have been looking for. Source: Meteorologist Ian Cassette
Redback spider eats venomous snake in Australia, horrifying images show (via Fox News)
Nature lover Robyn McLennan stumbled upon a frightening sight while taking pictures at a winery in Victoria, Australia, last week. Source: Fox News
Harlem mom says she has a rodent problem after unfinished NYCHA repairs (via WPIX 11 New York)
HARLEM, Manhattan — Denicia Sutton lives at the Polo Grounds in Harlem with her three children and says the city started work in her apartment and never finished it. âThey have taken out the cabinets and didnât replace them, weeks ago,” Sutton said. “And now I have a family of mice that have moved in. Itâs ridiculous.” Source: WPIX 11 … Read More
