Let’s face it, one of the BIG perks to winter is not having to worry about those disease carrying suckers. But, with the warmer than normal temperatures, it is not that far fetched. Source: 1240 KLYQ
Bed bugs have decided to stay; now they like senior living and schools, too (via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Pest control experts See the blood-sucking insects in every nook and cranny — in buildings, furniture, purses, even children’s shoes. Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Could termites power a “clean coal” revolution? | UDaily (via r20.rs6.net)
Termite-gut microbes extract clean energy from coal Source: r20.rs6.net
Rats, termites afflict some Scottsdale schools waiting for school rebuild (via azcentral)
Some Scottsdale schools on the rebuild list have double or triple the number of work orders than Cherokee Elementary, the school chosen for the next rebuild. Source: azcentral
TWRA asks for help in spotting an Eastern-Spotted Skunk in TennesSee (via WATE)
The TWRA is asking for help in spotting an uncommon species in TennesSee. Source: WATE
Lawrence hotel closes two rooms because of bed bugs (via LJWorld.com)
A Lawrence hotel recently closed two rooms to the public because of a bed-bug infestation. The University Inn and Suites, 2309 Iowa St., closed two rooms after a health code investigation by the Kansas Department of Agriculture found dead bed bugs in the box springs of rooms on the fourth and fifth floors. Source: LJWorld.com
Business Journal: Battle Over Cockroaches, Old Sacs Union Hotel Sells, Sixth And Capitol Project Appealed (via Steve Milne)
We usually think of cockroaches as pesky bugs, but some businesses are breeding the critters. The Sacramento Business Journal’s Scott Rodd has details on a feud between two Sacramento-area roach breeders, plus news about Old Sac’s Union Hotel. Source: Steve Milne
Heavy rain, warm weather bring mosquitoes to Southwest GA (via http://www.walb.com)
Though the rain has wrapped up, the showers and warmer temperatures this week have brought mosquitoes out in South Georgia. Source: http://www.walb.com
Vets warn that fleas and ticks can hitch a ride on furry friends even in cold weather (via WSBT)
The lack of snow and warmer temperatures has a lot of us heading outside. Many people are bringing their dogs to the parks. Veterinarians say ticks and fleas are still a problem — and this warm weather doesn’t help. Pet owners may not think their pets are at risk during the winter. Vets say the belief that snow and cold … Read More
$15k grant awarded to study ticks in Pike (via poconorecord.com)
MILFORD — A $15,000 Lyme Disease Association Award has been received for an ongoing field study throughout Pike County, of ticks that carry Source: poconorecord.com
