A research team at Kansas State University was awarded $2.9 million from the National Institute of Health to conduct research on the immune systems of Source: Ray Strunk
Valley residents report uptick in mosquitos during wettest month of October on record (via KNXV)
If you’ve become exceptionally bugged by mosquitos lately, you’re not alone. Source: KNXV
Mosquito, Cockroach and Rodent Populations Expected to Spike This Fall and Winter, the Bug Barometer Says | The Weather Channel (via The Weather Channel)
An increase in major pest populations across the Lower 48 this fall and winter is being forecast by the National Pest Management Association’s Bug Barometer. Source: The Weather Channel
Man Has ‘Significant Injuries’ Due To Wasp Attack: Report (via Phoenix, AZ Patch)
A man escaping a swarm of wasps in Goodyear fell down the trail he was on, severely injuring his legs in the process. Source: Phoenix, AZ Patch
New Translucent Spider Discovered Living in Muddy Indiana Cave (via Gizmodo)
Scientists have discovered a new species of sheet-weaving spider, and it only dwells in one cave in southern Indiana. As its name suggests, this spider spins flat, tightly-woven, horizontal webs. There are thousands of species of sheet-weavers, and youâve probably walked through one of their webs by accident some point. Source: Gizmodo
New Translucent Spider Discovered Living in Muddy Indiana Cave (via Gizmodo)
Scientists have discovered a new species of sheet-weaving spider, and it only dwells in one cave in southern Indiana. As its name suggests, this spider spins flat, tightly-woven, horizontal webs. There are thousands of species of sheet-weavers, and youâve probably walked through one of their webs by accident some point. Source: Gizmodo
Flying ants cause mayhem at Wimbledon 2018 as Caroline Wozniacki tells umpire ‘I don’t want to eat bugs’ (via r20.rs6.net)
Danish star Wozniacki was facing Ekaterina Makarova on Court One when she was distracted by the insects Source: r20.rs6.net
Twitter Is Obsessed With This Simple But Genius Hack For Repelling Ants (via Bustle/)
It’s summer, which means whether you’re at a picnic, chilling in your yard, or (worst of all) lying in your own cozy bed, there’s a chance an ant may just be waiting to invade your space. OK, so maybe ants aren’t that sinister, and most of the time⦠Source: Bustle/
TennesSee woman finds nearly 50 brown recluse spiders in her bedroom (via WREG.com)
âWe were finding brown recluses left and right, in our bed, in the ceiling, in the iron, in her shoe,â said Wright. Source: WREG.com
Larger mosquito population bugging eastern Iowans (via Brea Love, KCRG-TV9)
On Friday nights, you could find a yard full of moviegoers in Darin Adams backyard. Source: Brea Love, KCRG-TV9

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