In the race to find green solutions for todayâs problems, for one scientist inside an LSU greenhouse, the answer may be black — the black soldier fly to be exact. Source: http://www.wafb.com
Colony of bats evicted from high school (via KABB)
SAN ANTONIO – After sharing space with a small colony of Mexican Free-Tail bats, students at Communication Arts High School (CAHS) on the city’s northwest side are back in their classrooms today. “Bats in south Texas are pretty common. To See this number of bats in a particular campus is not common,” said Barry Perez with the Northside Independent School … Read More
Plattsmouth schools close for bed bug infestation (via Jennifer Ortega)
The Plattsmouth School District closed for Friday after bed bugs were found inside the high school. Source: Jennifer Ortega
Red Meat Allergies Caused By Tick Bites Might Be More Common Than Previously Thought, A New Study Says (via Bustle/)
Itâs no secret that there are many reasons to avoid tick bites to protect your health. Tick bites can lead to a wide array of complex health problems, including Lyme disease, Heartland virus, and even food allergies. Recently, a spate of red meat⦠Source: Bustle/
WEST NILE VIRUS IN THE VILLAGES, FL: Virus kills person from The Villages, health officials say (via WFTV)
A resident of The Villages died after contracting West Nile virus. Source: WFTV
Floating Fire Ants: How Fire Ants Survive Flood Waters (via r20.rs6.net)
How do red imported fire ants survive flood waters? Learn about floating fire ants and get information on how to deal with a red imported fire ant sting. Source: r20.rs6.net
Fire ants form floating rafts in Alabama floodwaters (via FOX13news)
Severe weather struck areas between Alabama and TennesSee, causing fire ants to, once again, become living rafts to stay above floodwaters. Source: FOX13news
Scientists say every animal needs sleep. These fruit flies didn’t get the memo (via Science | AAAS)
Some Drosophila melanogaster sleep only a few minutes a day Source: Science | AAAS
Rosie on the House: Get rid of pesky pests before spring arrives (via Green Valley News)
A surprising number of bugs and other pesky critters are prevalent in the winter. Ants, termites and cockroaches can be working their way into your home right now. And pack Source: Green Valley News
Heartworm Prevention: Potentially fatal mosquito bites (via KABB)
You’re probably all-too-familiar with those annoying mosquito bites. But when it comes to your pet, a mosquito bite can have even more severe consequences than an itchy welt. Heartworm disease in pets is a potentially fatal condition that’s transmitted through mosquito bites and has been found in all 50 states. This is why you’ve heard your vet recommend heartworm prevention … Read More
