“Where have all the entomologists gone?” Source: Time
WATCH: Ants Act As Medics, Treat Wounds Of Injured Nest-Mates (via NPR.org)
A new study, published on Wednesday in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B, describes how specific individuals in Matabele ant colonies will clean the wounds of injured ants. Source: NPR.org
Rats! An Inside Look at NYC’s Most Infested Areas and Its Vigorous Extermination Plan (via Observer)
New York City has about two million rats, according to a recent popular estimate. Source: Observer
RATS! Mom calls 12, says landlord is not controlling infestation (via A.J. Nwoko)
A Richmond mother calls 12 On Your Side, saying her house is being taken over by rats and it’s putting her six children’s health at risk. Source: A.J. Nwoko
Cockroaches, spoiled food and dirty conditions land La Pupusa Loca on Dirty Dining (via KTNV)
Dirty Dining delivers the big three: bugs, spoiled food and a dirty kitchen. Source: KTNV
South Boston Public Library to close Friday for termite extermination, re-opening Saturday (via WSET)
SOUTH BOSTON, Va. (WSET) — Crews at the South Boston Public Library discovered termites in the building last week. Workers at the library said the termites are confined to one area, therefore they are allowing people to still come in and use the library. Source: WSET
A Look At Just How Invasive The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Is (via NPR.org)
The brown marmorated stink bug first showed up in the United States about 20 years ago, and has been terrorizing homeowners and farmers ever since. NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with Kathryn Schulz, who writes about the invasive insect in the latest issue of The New Yorker. Source: NPR.org
Mosquito season is back, know how to protect yourself against the Zika virus (via r20.rs6.net)
The return of warm weather in Texas means more time outdoors with family and friends. Warm weather also means the return of mosquitoes, including mosquitoes that could carry the Zika virus. Source: r20.rs6.net
Here’s What You Need To Know About The Deadly Lassa Fever Outbreak In Nigeria (via BuzzFeed)
Lassa fever is spread to humans from infected rodents. Here’s what you should know. Source: BuzzFeed
Mice, Bed Bugs Reside With Dorm Residents, Bacone Students Say (via Taylor Newcomb)
Students at Bacone College say living in the dorms is the worst part of the entire university. Source: Taylor Newcomb
