The intense polar vortex that blanketed the Midwest and made its way to the East Coast with deadly subzero wind chills and snow may have had one benefit: killing off some bad bugs. The dangerous co⦠Source: New York Post
Polar vortex may have killed significant levels of invasive species of insects (via Fox News)
The intense polar vortex that blanketed the Midwest and made its way to the East Coast with deadly subzero wild chills and snow may have had one benefit: killing off some bad bugs. Source: Fox News
Monster Bay Area Rainstorms Cause Ant Invasion (via r20.rs6.net)
We haven’t Seen a rainy season like this one in years, and it is creating an old problem: ants. Source: r20.rs6.net
Insect populations in Michiana impacted by subzero temperatures during polar vortex (via Karina Flores)
The extreme temperatures we faced during the polar vortex likely killed off a good portion of invasive insects in our area. The downside is, it may also have affected beneficial insects as well. Source: Karina Flores
Polar vortex may have killed significant levels of invasive species of insects (via Fox News)
The intense polar vortex that blanketed the Midwest and made its way to the East Coast with deadly subzero wild chills and snow may have had one benefit: killing off some bad bugs. Source: Fox News
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
Tracking ticks: Experts say deer ticks are surviving Maine winters (via WCSH)
Researchers also say that Lone Star ticks, which are common in the south, are surviving winters in Southern Maine. A bite can cause people to develop a red meat allergy, and in some cases a reaction to dairy products. Source: WCSH
How the cold will impact insects like fleas and ticks (via WKBN)
Many believe a long, cold winter means fewer bugs come spring. Source: WKBN
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