Houstonians aren’t the only ones staying indoors during the region’s hottest months. Source: Houston Chronicle
Bedbugs spotted at Miller High School, campus treated over the weekend (via Corpus Christi Caller-Times)
Pest-control was called to Miller High School over the weekend to rid the campus of bedbugs. Source: Corpus Christi Caller-Times
How to rid your home of bedbugs (via TODAY.com)
Got a bedbug problem? Here's where to start. Source: TODAY.com
Experts Warn Fire Ant Season Starting in the Valley (via Frank McCaffrey)
An Edinburg man says he’s taking precautions to keep the ants away from children. Source: Frank McCaffrey
Health officials warn of West Nile viruses ahead of Carolina warm-up (via WCNC)
This week’s weather has Carolinians enjoying parks, playgrounds and trails. The Centers for Disease Control, however, is warning everyone late April is the time when mosquitoes start their annual life cycle. Source: WCNC
Experts share tips to protect yourself, pets during flea and tick season – WBBJ TV (via WBBJ TV)
JACKSON, Tenn. — Veterinarian Dr. Ellen Deming says she’s Seen many animals with tick problems since February. Source: WBBJ TV
Buzz off! As temperatures warm, mosquitoes will swarm in Lehigh Valley (via themorningcall.com)
The National Weather Service says the average high temperature in the Lehigh Valley over the next four days is going to be right around 81 degrees. Source: themorningcall.com
A Chinese farm is breeding 6 billion cockroaches a year for medicine (via Quartz)
In China, millions of patients use cockroach-infused medicines to treat respiratory, gastric, and other illnesses. Source: Quartz
Do you know these rabies warning signs? (via Pressconnects)
It’s not just snarling dogs that can pose a threat — be on the lookout for raccoons, skunks, bats and foxes. Source: Pressconnects
Toxic caterpillars invading England; health warning issued (via USA TODAY)
They are small in size, but could have a big negative effect on your body. It’s the white haired caterpillar. These toxic creatures are crawling around south-east England. Source: USA TODAY
