“She’s afraid to go in the kitchen to get her something to eat.” Source: WJTV
What is behind the spread of a mysterious allergy to meat? (via the Guardian)
The long read: Thousands of people are developing life-threatening reactions to animal products â and a single tiny creature is to blame Source: the Guardian
How Wasp Venom Is Being Used To Make New Antibiotics (via Forbes)
A toxin found in wasp venom could help in the fight against multi-drug resistant âsuperbugsâ Source: Forbes
Surprise! Squirrel Gives UPS Driver A Friendly Welcome (via r20.rs6.net)
A Chicagoanâs Ring app caught an unexpectedly friendly moment on Wednesday when a squirrel jumped onto the back of a UPS driver as he made a delivery. Source: r20.rs6.net
Carter High School dealing with rodent problems (via KDFW)
Dallas ISD is working to get a handle on a rodent problem at Carter High School in the Red Bird area. Source: KDFW
‘Live roach activity’ prompts failing health grade at DeKalb middle school (via WXIA)
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School in Decatur got a score of 60 from Georgia Department of Public Health. Source: WXIA
Painesville tenants cope with roof leaks, bed bugs, heating and sewage issues (via newsnet5)
Tenants living at the West High Street Apartments in Painseville report they’ve been living with roof leaks, bed bugs and intermiten Source: newsnet5
These Invasive 20-Pound Rodents Could Wreak Havoc On California Agriculture (via KPBS Public Media)
Merced County sweet potato farmer Stan Silva hadnât even heard the word ânutriaâ until a few months ago. Heâs still never Seen one, but heâs worried about the damage these 20-pound rodents with big orange buck teeth could do in California if they’re not eradicated. Source: KPBS Public Media
Watch out for bats during winter (via r20.rs6.net)
Fall is upon us in the Hudson Valley and despite our best controls, unwelcome animals, to include bats, will Seek refuge in your home as the cooler weather Source: r20.rs6.net
Asian lady beetles disguised as ladybugs can burrow in your dog’s mouth (via KOCO)
Asian lady beetles may look exactly like the normal ladybugs that your kids probably love to spot for good luck, but parents and dog-owners should be cautious of the bugs this time of year. Source: KOCO
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