The Rogers County Courthouse is back open just 24 hours after county leaders say reports of bedbugs forced them to close the building. Source: r20.rs6.net
Mosquitos briefly awaken from their hibernation (via Appeal-Democrat)
Officials from the Colusa Mosquito Abatement District have received some questions from residents as to why mosquitoes are out and about and biting so early in the year. Source: Appeal-Democrat
Health: Cold Weather Gives No Respite From Ticks (via Cape Cod Chronicle)
By: Alan Pollock Source: Cape Cod Chronicle
Hate ticks? Find out how to keep these pests at bay (via southcoasttoday.com)
Unseasonably warm weather is a reminder that spring is coming up around the corner.And with all the fun outdoor activities you have planned, a spoiler Source: southcoasttoday.com
New Tick Warning In Winter Due To This Weeks Taste Of Spring (via r20.rs6.net)
They remain dormant until the ground starts thawing, and then they come out hungry. Source: r20.rs6.net
Deaf moth evolves sound-production as a warning to outwit its predator (via ScienceDaily)
A genus of deaf moth has evolved to develop an extraordinary sound-producing structure in its wings to evade its primary predator the bat. Source: ScienceDaily
Spurs arena has a bat problem again, but Coyote mascot prevails in capturing it (via USA TODAY)
For the second consecutive game, bat invades court at San Antonio’s AT&T Center, but this time, the Spurs’ mascot, The Coyote, was ready. Source: USA TODAY
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Survey Underway (via Lancaster Farming)
A nationwide survey is currently underway to gather information from farmers and growers on the economic impact of the brown marmorated stink bug on agriculture. Source: Lancaster Farming
Car not starting this winter? Rats! (No, really!) (via New Jersey 101.5)
People aren’t the only ones trying to stay warm in winter. Source: New Jersey 101.5
Ant colony queen dies at 20 years old (via Cat Viglienzoni)
Montshire Museum of Science will replace its ant colony in the Spring. Source: Cat Viglienzoni
