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Three Libraries In Hamden, Connecticut Infested With Bed Bugs – Student Operated Press


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Three Libraries In Hamden, Connecticut Infested With Bed Bugs
Student Operated Press
Charlie Mastroberti of Quest Pest Control in Avon said the bugs were in books recently returned to the Hamden Public Library`s central branch. He used a beagle named Ellie to track down and take care of the pests, WCBS-AM, New York, reported Thursday."

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New Mexico Fire Station Reopened After Bat Infestation – Firehouse.com

New Mexico Fire Station Reopened After Bat Infestation
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Crews noticed bats within the ceiling space of Fire Station 1, and crews had to be moved to other stations as the flying pests were dealt with. AFD spokeswoman Melissa Romero said high frequency electronic pest repellent devices were used. Also, bat

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Learn all about at Bug Fest

You?d think that any mention of and bugs would send people running to the nearest screen house in search of cover. But that?s not exactly the case here. In 2010, the Fox Valley Park District unveiled a new event called Bug Fest.

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, disease, drought taking their toll on trees

The drought isn’t just withering plants in Nebraska. It’s also making them more susceptible to and disease. ” can tell when a tree is stressed,” said Amy Seiler, western Nebraska community forestry specialist for the Nebraska …

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New insect invader damaging plants, leaving gunk on cars, lawn furniture and … – TCPalm

New insect invader damaging plants, leaving gunk on cars, lawn furniture and
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Hire a certified pest control operator to apply pesticide to roots or tree trunks. Apply treatments for at least six months, and preferably for one year. Learn more at http://pbcgov.com/coextension/horticulture/whitefly/pdf/RugoseSpiralingWhitefly.pdf

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Invasive insects decimating crops – CTV News

Invasive insects decimating crops
CTV News
Scientists and farmers in Ottawa are trying to tackle an invasive insect that is decimating leek, onion and garlic crops in the region. The bugs, called leek moths, were first found in the Ottawa area twenty years ago. It's believed they were brought

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N.H. forestry officials ask to keep eye on invasive insects – Seacoastonline.com

N.H. forestry officials ask to keep eye on invasive insects
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BRENTWOOD, N.H. (AP) ? Forestry and environmental officials are asking New Hampshire residents to be on the lookout for signs for tree-destroying insects. At the top of the list are the Asian longhorned beetle and the emerald ash borer. Neither has

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Forestry officials seek public’s help on invasive pests – Seacoastonline.com

Forestry officials seek public's help on invasive pests
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BRENTWOOD (AP) ? Forestry and environmental officials are asking New Hampshire residents to be on the lookout for signs for tree-destroying insects. At the top of the list are the Asian longhorned beetle and the emerald ash borer. Neither has been
NH forestry officials ask to keep an eye on pestsBoston.com

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Army worm outbreak brought under control – China Daily


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Army worm outbreak brought under control
China Daily
The army worm, a common pest, became the most serious threat to the production of corn this summer in the country's major grain-producing regions due to unusual weather conditions. By Friday, pest control measures had effectively covered about 3

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Grasshoppers not a big problem in upper Midwest – Rapid City Journal


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Grasshoppers not a big problem in upper Midwest
Rapid City Journal
A federal study of adult grasshoppers last year concluded that the pests could be a threat this summer in much of the region, particularly in Montana and South Dakota. Warm, dry conditions last fall extended the grasshopper egg-laying season, and the
Grasshopper damage not as severe as originally thoughtDaily Republic

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