Drosophila melanogaster is a mainstay of genetics labs, but its wild origins have been mysterious. Scientists have now traced the pesky fly to a particular fruit â a human favorite 10,000 years ago. Source: NPR.org
Scientists create edible honey bee vaccine to protect them from deadly diseases (via Fox News)
The first-ever vaccine for insects now exists, thanks to scientists at the University of Helsinki in Finland hoping to save one of the most crucial pollinators in the world: the honey bee. Source: Fox News
Extended Warranties for Stuff in Your Home: A Smart Buy or a Waste of Money? (via Real Estate News and Advice | Realtor.com®)
Experts weigh in on the “should you or shouldn’t you” dilemma of buying an extended warranty. When does it make sense, and when can you skip it? Source: Real Estate News and Advice | Realtor.com®
Opossum porch pirate: Indiana man catches opossum stealing package off front porch (via WLWT)
An unlikely porch pirate was caught on tape Tuesday in Moores Hill. Source: WLWT
Video shows rat inside vending machine at Delray Beach high school (via WPTV)
Video circulating on social media shows a rat inside a vending machine at a Palm Beach County school. Source: WPTV
Bedbugs and spider bites can both make you itch â here’s how to tell which one you have (via INSIDER)
Waking up with bites in the morning is never a great feeling but it is important to note which bug is biting you. Here’s how to tell the difference. Source: INSIDER
Pitt Researchers Study Tropical Mosquito-Borne Virus Linked To Miscarriage, Stillbirth In Animals (via Sarah Boden)
Rift Valley Fever is transmitted by mosquitoes, infecting people and livestock. This tropical disease so far has only been found in the Middle East and Source: Sarah Boden
Health Department would add bed bug assistance to existing program (via r20.rs6.net)
Webster County may be able to provide help for places with a creepy crawly problem without adding to the budget this year. The county Board of Supervisors on Source: r20.rs6.net
Local Rancher Wants Protection to Prevent Cattle Fever Ticks from Devastating Business (via Frank McCaffrey)
The USDA says it is working with property owners to install fencing along a permanent tick quarantine land in Zapata County. Source: Frank McCaffrey
Mystery meat allergy starts with tick bite (via KSAT)
Most of us enjoy a good, juicy burger from time to time, but imagine if eating red meat triggered a severe allergic reaction. That’s exactly what happened to one woman who even ended up in the emergency room. Source: KSAT
