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New Jersey had nearly 5,100 reported cases of Lyme disease. Source: Asbury Park Press

‘I was living a real-life “Fear Factor” scene,’ Gert Town woman says of apartment termites Source: WDSU

New research has revealed the genetic secrets beyond the defiant longevity of termite queens. Source: UPI

If you ever had cockroaches in your house, you probably know how difficult it is to get rid of them. They are one of the most widespread and resilient creatures Source: Business Insider

Western Massachusetts homeowners are wondering if they need to prepare for an invasion of gypsy moth caterpillars this spring. Source: WWLP

Wisconsin health officials are encouraging residents to take care to avoid tick and mosquito bites as the weather gets warmer. Both ticks and mosquitoes can transmit various illnesses. Source: Outbreak News Today

Warm temperatures mean a danger that we forget about ticks. Oklahoma State University Entomologist Justin Talley said ticks are worse this year. Source: KOCO

STATEWIDE (BDN) — After the drawn-out drizzle and chill of late winter, it’€™s finally full-blown spring in Maine. For many residents of the Pine Tree State, it’€™s time to get out into the natural world to garden, hike, play and work. Source: WGME

Two yellow fever mosquitos are presented on Feb. 10, 2016, at a press conference from the Ministry of Science in Wiesbaden, Germany. Health officials are concerned a large outbreak of yellow fever in Brazil and others in South and Central America could lead to infected travelers bringing the disease to South Florida. Source: Leader-Telegram

Every night, some 43,000 people sleep on the streets of Los Angeles County in tents, cars and makeshift structures. So why do thousands of beds run by the biggest homeless agencies also sit empty each night? Source: Southern California Public Radio