Lucas County Courthouse Source: The Blade
Researchers find hepatitis C drug effective in treating Zika-infected individuals: Report (via The Washington Times)
Researchers in California and Brazil said a drug meant to treat and cure hepatitis C could be as effective in treating people infected with Zika, especially in protecting the fetus of an infected pregnant women. Source: The Washington Times
Zika Linked to a Spike in Birth Defects In the U.S. (via Time)
Babies with Zika-related birth defects need all the help they can get” Source: Time
Despite cold temperatures and winter weather, pesky insects and rodents unlikely to disappear (via Titusville Herald)
No description found Source: Titusville Herald
A spider that hunts other spiders: 18 new species of this bizarre Madagascar arachnid are unveiled (via latimes.com)
Scientists have identified 18 new species of pelcian spider. Also called assassin spiders, these critters hunt other arachnids using their long fang-tipped “jaws” to impale their prey. Source: latimes.com
Restaurant temporarily shuts down after viral photos of a dead rat and feces (via WJLA)
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WEAR) – A popular Pensacola restaurant was shut down Thursday after a number of violations were discovered during an inspection by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Source: WJLA
Venice is engaged in a battle with rats, and you can help (via Sarasota News | Mysuncoast.com and ABC 7)
VENICE, FL (WWSB) – The City of Venice is urging business owners to keep their trash bins closed as a preventative measure against any rats getting inside and having dinner. Source: Sarasota News | Mysuncoast.com and ABC 7
The real dirt: Watch for the invasion of the brown marmorated stink bug (via r20.rs6.net)
Be on the lookout for the brown marmorated stink bug, says Emily Symmes, the newly-appointed Butte County Director for UC Cooperative Extension. Symmes, who earned her Ph.D. in entomology at UC Davis, also covers five Northern California counties. Source: r20.rs6.net
Why are heaps of dead ants turning up in her bathroom? (via The Mercury News)
Also, Canine Influenza Virus, the so-called dog flu, has been confirmed in our area. It is highly contagious, but here are ways to protect our dogs with CIV vaccinations and more. Source: The Mercury News
Are Rats Innocent of Spreading the Black Plague? (via Smithsonian)
Human pests like fleas and lice may be responsible for spreading the pandemic that devastated Medieval Europe Source: Smithsonian
