Lincoln Park Zoo conducted a study of Chicago’s rat problem, as part of its Urban Wildlife Institute. The findings? The best way to fight rats is keep your trash secure. And the most rats are in the neighborhoods with the most complaints. Source: chicagotribune.com
Two county offices temporarily closed for bed bugs (via Terre Haute Tribune-Star)
Two Vigo County offices were temporarily closed Tuesday until noon due to what was reported as bed bugs. Source: Terre Haute Tribune-Star
American Eagle investigates accusation of bed bugs in store (via r20.rs6.net)
American Eagle Outfitters says itâs investigating online claims about bed bugs being found in its Port Charlotte store. Source: r20.rs6.net
Sick ants stay clear of their co-workers to stop disease spreading (via New Scientist)
Ants exposed to a potentially lethal fungal pathogen spend less time in the nest – a strategy that helps protect co-workers and the queen from becoming infected Source: New Scientist
Another human case of rat hepatitis reported, surprising researchers (via r20.rs6.net)
Researchers find a second patient who contracted a strain of hepatitis carried by rats, in what appears to be the first known human cases in the world Source: r20.rs6.net
How to Check for Bed Bugs in a Hotel (via Consumer Reports)
Check into a hotel with bed bugs and you can get bitten and take the insects home with you. Here’s how to check for bed bugs in a hotel. Source: Consumer Reports
How to effectively get rid of fruit flies (via INSIDER)
Fruit flies are incredibly pesky but thankfully, there’s actually a simple DIY method for eradicating them from your home. Source: INSIDER
Residents Concerned About Rodent Problems At Pendleton Place Apartments (via LOCALMEMPHIS)
Pendleton Place, an apartment complex that’s had a history of issues in Orange Mound is getting a much needed face-lift. Source: LOCALMEMPHIS
‘Down with the ants:’ Weather to blame for fire ant mounds (via WPDE)
Fire ants are always here, but they normally live underground, where most people would prefer them. Unfortunately this cool, damp weather is bringing the ants crawling up. âThis time of year when we are kind of in that transition where itâs cool and moist, they are building their mounds as big and high as they can get,” Ben Powell said. … Read More
Disneyland Hotel sued by woman who alleges she was ‘butchered’ by bedbugs (via USA TODAY)
A family’s trip to the “Happiest Place on Earth” in April 2018 turned out to be anything but fun. Source: USA TODAY
