East Texas Ag News: Termite Swarms

Native subterranean termites have already swarmed down South where the weather has already warmed up and now is reported to be swarming in Central and North Texas. Source: https://www.kltv.com

NYC to Step Up Rat Fight as Rodents Take Advantage of Social Distancing

Pizza rat. Henny rat. Avocado rat. And now, pandemic rat? There are reports of rats running much freer than usual in New York City, and Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday the city is going to have to take action. The subject came up after a 1010 WINS journalist asked De Blasio, at his daily news conference, about reports of… … Read More

Venture Into Your Yard to Check for Invasive Pests

ANNAPOLIS — While most people continue to stay home during the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says it’s a good time to check for invasive pests in your yard. The agency has identified 20 species of so-called hungry pests that damage trees and plants and are easily spread by humans, according to Samantha Simon, executive director of emergency … Read More

I went out looking for turkeys and found ticks!

If you are out turkey hunting, beware! One thing we were not short of right now is ticks! Any trip out in the timber will probably result in finding ticks…deer Source: Beatrice Daily Sun

Warmer weather brings increased risk of tick-borne disease

INDIANAPOLIS—Indiana health officials are urging Hoosiers to protect themselves from tick bites while outdoors as warmer weather increases tick activity. Reported cases of tick-borne disease continue to increase each year Source: The Pilot News