You donât just See one stink bug. You See Seemingly infinite stink bugs: in the couch, among the dishes, somehow under your pillow. Sure, try to kill themâtheyâll just come right back. Source: Gizmodo
Eeeek! Tarantula with huge horn on its back discovered (via WGRZ)
Think you’ve already Seen the scariest spider imaginable? This one says ‘Hold my beer.’ Source: WGRZ
State accepting input on emerald ash borer, gypsy moth quarantine proposals (via Fiddlehead Focus)
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is in the midst of taking public comments on proposals aimed at stopping the spread of two forest pests — the gypsy moth and the emerald ash borer. Source: Fiddlehead Focus
School officials: Rooms treated at Tyner Academy after bed bugs found (via WTVC)
Several rooms have been treated at Tyner Academy after bed bugs were found earlier this week, according to school officials. Tyner Principal Gerald Harris confirmed that insects had been found at the school, directing us to HCDE spokesman Tim Hensley for more information. Hensley says the report of bed bugs happened Tuesday, and the room reported and block of nearby … Read More
Landlords must exterminate bed bugs under Council bill (via The Philadelphia Tribune)
City landlords who go soft on bedbugs could face stiff penalties under a new bill proposed by City Councilman Mark Squilla. Source: The Philadelphia Tribune
Hawaii confirms 2 cases of rat lungworm disease in Big Island visitor, resident (via Fox News)
At least two people on Hawaii’s Big Island — one visitor and a resident — recently contracted “rat lungworm,” state health officials said Wednesday. Source: Fox News
Polar Vortex May Have Killed Off Most Of The Stink Bugs (via 1240 WJIM)
I decided I am only going to write about the good things this craptastic winter weather brings, and here’s one: the frigid temps may have killed off most of those annoying stink bugs. Source: 1240 WJIM
Illinois Stink Bug Population Destroyed By The Polar Vortex (via Q985)
The Polar Vortex might have been a little too much for them to handle. Source: Q985
Winter is the time for critters to chew on your car’s wiring, but here are some tips to stop it (via chicagotribune.com)
Tips to keep animals from chewing up your car’s wiring during winter. Source: chicagotribune.com
Stink bug populations booming across Ohio (via r20.rs6.net)
The Miami Valley has Seen an increase in stink bugs; here’s what you can do and how you can keep them from getting into your home. Source: r20.rs6.net
