ARKANSAS (KFSM) — Asian lady beetles are infesting parts of Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. Source: Fort Smith/Fayetteville News | 5newsonline KFSM 5NEWS
North Pointe Apartments manager pleads guilty to rat infestation, accumulation of garbage (via newsnet5)
The manager of a Euclid apartment building that has been the subject of resident complaints pleaded guilty Thursday to two counts rat infestation and accumulation of garbage. Source: newsnet5
Nasty little yellow ant establishes first U.S. colonies in Fort Lauderdale (via Sun-Sentinel.com)
The little yellow ant, a potentially damaging species from Madagascar, has established colonies in the Riverland section of Fort Lauderdale. Source: Sun-Sentinel.com
Bed bug discovered inside PHEAA headquarters (via PennLive.com)
An agency spokesman said the bug’s discovery is believed to be an isolated case. This isn’t the first time that bed bugs were found in this state office building that services federal student loans. Source: PennLive.com
Sky Harbor employee: Bed bug problem more widespread than people think (via Jason Barry)
Sky Harbor Airport officials confirmed this week that three benches were removed from the concourse at Terminal 4 because of bed bugs. Source: Jason Barry
Man reports finding rodent head-first in Sour Patch Kids wrapper at AMC Lennox (via WBNS-10TV Columbus, Ohio | Columbus News, Weather & Sports)
At least three theater-goers reportedly complained of Seeing a mouse or rat inside theater. Source: WBNS-10TV Columbus, Ohio | Columbus News, Weather & Sports
Dishonorable mention: More invasive species bugging Alabama (via AL.com)
Kudzu and privet are far from the only invasive species impacting Alabama. Source: AL.com
Deputy helps driver in distress by removing spider from dashboard (via KATU)
CLACKAMAS, Ore. (KATU) It’s some people’s worst fear. Coming face-to-face with a spider while trapped inside a moving vehicle. A Clackamas County Sheriff’s Deputy came to the rescue when a driver found themselves in this exact situation. Source: KATU
Dutchess couple sues Disney after alleged bed bug infestation (via The Poughkeepsie Journal)
A Dutchess County couple is suing Disney Vacation Development, Inc. after a stay at Vero Beach Resort, which they said was infested with bed bugs. Source: The Poughkeepsie Journal
Bed bugs, rodents shut down North Miami assisted living facility (via WPLG)
A total of 104 residents and patients were recently evacuated from a North Miami assisted living facility after state inspectors said the conditions were unsafe and unsanitary. Source: WPLG
