Researchers report that they have identified drugs that can reduce mosquito hunger for blood. Because movement of female mosquitoes from human to human — male mosquitoes do not consume blood — is the means by which mosquito-borne infections are passed along, researchers have theorized that reducing the frequency with which female mosquitoes feed is one way to lessen the spread … Read More
New species of widow spider may be the largest of its kind • Earth.com (via Earth.com)
Scientists have discovered a relative of the Black Widow spider that may be the largest of the poisonous widow spiders. Source: Earth.com
Hot pink flying squirrels? Wisconsin biologist shocked to find creatures glow in the dark (via Fox News)
A Wisconsin biologist made an unexpected discovery with an ultraviolet flashlight in hand one crisp spring night: a hot pink flying squirrel. Source: Fox News
Rogers County Courthouse reopens after bed bug scare (via KOKI)
Officials said they are confident there are no longer bed bugs inside the courthouse. Source: KOKI
Rogers County Courthouse Reopens After Bedbug Scare (via r20.rs6.net)
The Rogers County Courthouse is back open just 24 hours after county leaders say reports of bedbugs forced them to close the building. Source: r20.rs6.net
Mosquitos briefly awaken from their hibernation (via Appeal-Democrat)
Officials from the Colusa Mosquito Abatement District have received some questions from residents as to why mosquitoes are out and about and biting so early in the year. Source: Appeal-Democrat
Health: Cold Weather Gives No Respite From Ticks (via Cape Cod Chronicle)
By: Alan Pollock Source: Cape Cod Chronicle
Hate ticks? Find out how to keep these pests at bay (via southcoasttoday.com)
Unseasonably warm weather is a reminder that spring is coming up around the corner.And with all the fun outdoor activities you have planned, a spoiler Source: southcoasttoday.com
New Tick Warning In Winter Due To This Weeks Taste Of Spring (via r20.rs6.net)
They remain dormant until the ground starts thawing, and then they come out hungry. Source: r20.rs6.net
Deaf moth evolves sound-production as a warning to outwit its predator (via ScienceDaily)
A genus of deaf moth has evolved to develop an extraordinary sound-producing structure in its wings to evade its primary predator the bat. Source: ScienceDaily
