Bed bugs aren’t caused by dirt and filth and they’re not a holdover from some deadly plaque from years ago. They exist solely because of us—and they’re out for blood. Source: The Family Handyman
New report suggests we could See more ticks due to wet weather – 47abc (via 47abc)
DOVER, Del. – Even though it didn’t feel like it on Tuesday, spring is here and so are the ticks. A new report released by the National Pest Management Association suggests that the northeastern United States can expect to See a higher number of ticks this spring and summer. That’s because ticks thrive in humid environments and we’ve experienced a… … Read More
NPMA predicts early pest activity after wet winter (via FMLink)
Bi-annual Bug Barometer forecasts pest activity that US regions can expect based on weather patterns, long-term predictions, pest biological behaviors Source: FMLink
Dogs are No. 1 at Causing Insurance Claims, but Bedbugs a Growing Menace (via Claims Journal)
Dogs remain the undisputed champions at generating insurance claims, deer, birds and cats are doing their amount of mayhem as well, and bedbugs are a Source: Claims Journal
Countywide rabies alert extended after 6th animal tests positive for virus (via WJHG)
Six animals have tested positive for rabies in Bay County this year. Source: WJHG
Flies force temporary closure of Columbia Restaurant in Clearwater (via 10NEWS)
The health inspector reported finding 70 live flies in the kitchen before clearing the restaurant to reopen hours later. Source: 10NEWS
Ash borer found in Stearns County, continuing a destructive spread despite Minnesota’s cold spell (via Star Tribune)
The tree-killing beetle was found 50 miles northwest of what was thought to be the edge of the infestation. Source: Star Tribune
One man in critical condition following bee attack in Rio Hondo (via KGBT)
A bee attack in Rio Hondo left one man in critical condition over the weekend, and authorities are making sure it doesn’t happen to anyone else. City officials say that Africanized bees were to blame – they’re much more aggressive than normal honey bees – and pose a threat if left untreated. “Typically the Africanized bees, they’ll chase you to … Read More
What local schools are doing to prevent the spread of bed bugs (via WKBN)
There’s one thing you can do to keep your students from bringing them home. Source: WKBN
Anniston homeowner says newly-purchased furniture came with bed bugs (via WBMA)
Bed bugs are taking over an Anniston home. The homeowner says the bugs came in on furniture she purchased from Rent-A-Center. “Somebody need to get something done and they need to do it fast,” Sheronda Arnold, the homeowner said. Arnold says she is fed up with the bed bug problem in her home. “I just want them to get this … Read More
