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First drought, now are descending on parched Colorado farms

LASALLE — Colorado farmers already plagued by a debilitating drought are now fighting the arrival of crop-eating insects who like the hot, dry weather that has settled over the state and elsewhere. “It’s to the point where we just feel beat up …

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How And Why Your St. Louis, Missouri, Backyard Attracts , And How To Control Them, Part 3

This is part 3 of the Richardson Pest Solutions of St. Louis Summer Pest Guide. Tips and tricks which will help make your outdoor Summer better. PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 17, 2012 – Welcome back to Richardson Pest Solution’s three-part guide to keeping …

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DA vows to eradicate scale insect infestation in Batangas – Philippine Information Agency

DA vows to eradicate scale insect infestation in Batangas
Philippine Information Agency
The Administrator added that biological measures will thereafter be introduced as sustainable and permanent solutions citing the inadequacy or lack of natural predators of scale insects in the area. This caused the ecological imbalance that led to the

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Record Heat across Country Makes for an Extra Buggy Summer – MarketWatch (press release)

Record Heat across Country Makes for an Extra Buggy Summer
MarketWatch (press release)
"Hot and dry conditions send many pests indoors, as they seek moisture and cooler temperatures, so homeowners will likely encounter more pests in their homes than usual," says Henriksen. "Even areas of the country that are receiving rain aren't in the

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Tuesday meeting talks trees, pest prevention – Dorchester Reporter

Tuesday meeting talks trees, pest prevention
Dorchester Reporter
The Boston Urban Forest Council invites members from the general public to participate in its next meeting on July 24. The meeting, which will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Boston Natural Areas Network headquarters at 62 Summer Street, Boston, will

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J.T. Eaton Celebrates Eight Decades of Excellence – PCT Magazine


PCT Magazine

J.T. Eaton Celebrates Eight Decades of Excellence
PCT Magazine
TWINSBURG, OH — Founded in 1932 by Jasper T. Eaton, J.T. Eaton & Co., started as a mail-order house for pest control products. Stanley Z. Baker purchased the company in 1949, and put the company on the path for product innovation. Company

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FAO launching pest control programmes for tomato-eating moth in Near East – fnbnews.com


UN News Centre

FAO launching pest control programmes for tomato-eating moth in Near East
fnbnews.com
Along with partners in affected countries, FAO is emphasising "soft" pest control programmes against the tomato borer that have already succeeded in minimising damage in the Mediterranean, including North African countries. Planning is currently
FAO takes on tomato borer mothFresh Fruit Portal
Italy: FAO steps up response to serious tomato pest in Near EastAfrique en Ligue

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Oxitec Scientists Clip Wings of the Asian Tiger Mosquito – MarketWatch (press release)


The Guardian

Oxitec Scientists Clip Wings of the Asian Tiger Mosquito
MarketWatch (press release)
The Asian tiger mosquito is an extremely difficult pest to control: conventional methods rely on chemical pesticides which not only harm other insects but are increasingly ineffective as mosquitoes develop resistance. Now, an Oxitec team led by Dr
Genetically modified mosquito test angers Key WestFirst Coast News
Mutant mosquitoes: Re-mutating?Canton Repository (blog)
'Mutant' Mosquitoes Could Be Released in FloridaWFMY News 2
Nature.com –Examiner.com
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Heat drives infestation of black widow spiders in Oklahoma, Missouri – Examiner.com


Examiner.com

Heat drives infestation of black widow spiders in Oklahoma, Missouri
Examiner.com
Exterminators have been busy dealing with an exploding population of black widows in Oklahoma and Missouri so far this summer season. Pest control experts say b.

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Collectors Remove for a Good Purpose

Carl Roush gets stung by an average of two times a week. That’s a side effect of his job. Since 1986, Roush, of Longview, has collected stinging — such as yellowjackets and hornets — for medical use. Roush has a master’s …

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