Archive for the ‘Pests in the News’ Category

Denver ‘UFO’ likely has earthly explanation

A bug or insect, probably a fly or bee. Assuming that the TV station is not being pranked by the anonymous cameraman, it’s not difficult to see how the insects could fool people. It’s not necessarily that anyone is stupid or gullible …

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Unwelcome visitors: Biological control for invasive pests

Other collaborators are in China, Thailand, Nepal, and Africa. ?Working with all these groups, we normally do pre-screening before we ever bring the insects over to the U.S. Once we find an insect that shows promise ? that proves to be a …

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Hurricane Sandy Predicted to Have Long-Term Effect on Pest Populations

Flood and storm-ravaged areas can expect to experience greater contact with pests including rats, bed bugs, termites and flies in the weeks and months after the storm due in large part to population displacement, as well as increased moisture. The NPMA is …

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After convening rat summit, DCR confident of reining in Castle Island pests

The Department of Conservation and Recreation believes it can curtail the rat problem on Castle Island in South Boston, a spokeswoman for the department said Tuesday afternoon. Officials with DCR, the Massachusetts Port Authority, and the city of Boston …

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SHSU to study ant control for Walker County

Preliminary plans call for bringing an additional researcher to study methods of controlling the two species of ants, working with chemical companies and pest control operators to introduce environmentally safe baits, and testing products locally in the field.

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Offbeat Occupations: Exterminator loves to help people, not bugs – Lawrence Journal World

Offbeat Occupations: Exterminator loves to help people, not bugs
Lawrence Journal World
We are not talking about Indiana Jones, but Vanja Mehmedovic, Lawrence exterminator. Mehmedovic, who works for Haley Pest Control, 1035 E. 23rd St., serves as the last line of defense for many against things that not only go bump in the night but also

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A First For U.K Pest Management Industry

Wigan’s Entrepreneurial Pest Controller, Elliot Lowe is at it again with what he believes is a first for the U.K?s Pest Management Industry. Elliot is in the process of launching Cavalry Pest Solutions as a Community Interest Company, a non-profit social enterprise.

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Keep Out! Prevent unwanted house pests by blocking entry – Reading Eagle

Keep Out! Prevent unwanted house pests by blocking entry
Reading Eagle
To deter these uninvited pests, homeowners should start by closely examining the exterior of their homes to locate any possible entranceways. "Check for any openings, including in the soffit, screens, around wires and especially around the air

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Beer Increases Human Attractiveness to Malaria Mosquitoes

According to international research, New Zealanders indulging in a couple of cold beers or wines this festive season should consider carrying an extra bottle of insect repellent with them. Multiple studies overseas over the past decade have shown that …

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Earwig found crawling in pack of Asda bread rolls – FoodManufacture.co.uk

Earwig found crawling in pack of Asda bread rolls
FoodManufacture.co.uk
Asda said an inspection was carried out at the bakery but no evidence of insects was found. 'No evidence of pests'. A spokesman for Asda told FoodManufacture.co.uk: ?The quality of our products is our number one priority and we take any customer

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