Raccoons frequently set up shop in attics. In special circumstances, they come crashing through the ceiling, stunning the people below. Source: Washington Post
Caught on Camera: Squirrel Attacks Officer After Breaking into Home, Stealing Cookies (via WNEP.com)
A close encounter between a police officer and squirrel was caught on camera inside a home in upstate New York. Officers were called to a home in Brockport, northwest of Rochester, on December 29 for reports of a squirrel in the kitchen, eating cookies. Police released bodycam footage of the whole ordeal on Facebook. Source: WNEP.com
Not even a deep freeze can stop garden pests like Japanese beetles and pirate bugs (via Omaha.com)
The best weather pattern to make a dent in their populations would be dramatic swings in temperature. Source: Omaha.com
Birmingham woman forced to leave apartment riddled with bed bugs (via Alan Collins)
A Birmingham woman has been forced to leave her apartment because of bed bugs. Source: Alan Collins
Bed bugs found at John Adams: reports (via Queens Chronicle)
The parents of students at John Adams High School in Ozone Park are decrying a lack of notice given to them about the discovery of bed bugs in the building, according to published reports. Source: Queens Chronicle
Marin’s ticking tick clock has hit zero hour, pest hunters say (via r20.rs6.net)
It’s winter and the ticks are back. Source: r20.rs6.net
Legislative Package To Fight Lyme Disease Introduced In NY (via Hank Gross)
A package of state legislation aimed at fighting Lyme and tick-borne diseases is being introduced ahead of the 2018 session by Senator Susan Serino Source: Hank Gross
5 Sneaky Symptoms of Lyme Disease You Need to Know About (via Good Housekeeping)
Don’t ignore that pounding headache. Source: Good Housekeeping
As Zika fades from public consciousness, scientists continue to pursue the virus (via Washington Post)
Their focus is on understanding transmission and developing and a safe, effective vaccine. Source: Washington Post
Bed bugs found at Veterans Home (via WLFI News)
The Indiana Veterans Home Superintendent admits to finding bed bugs after News 18 received multiple reports from people complaining of an infestation in a family member’s room. Source: WLFI News
