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300000 People in U.S. Living With Chagas Disease: Report – U.S. News & World Report

300000 People in U.S. Living With Chagas Disease: Report
U.S. News & World Report
THURSDAY, July 5 (HealthDay News) — As many as 300000 people in the United States may have chronic Chagas disease — mostly spread by blood-sucking insects — health officials report. However, the first confirmed U.S. case of transmission from a
CDC: Chagas Disease May Be Overlooked in NewbornsDoctors Lounge
First US case of mother-to-child Chagas disease reportedFox News

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DEC modifies firewood transport regulation to check spread of pest – Mid-Hudson News


Mid-Hudson News

DEC modifies firewood transport regulation to check spread of pest
Mid-Hudson News
ALBANY — The State Department of Environmental Conservation has modified its regulation regarding the transport of firewood around the state. The basic rule stands prohibiting untreated firewood from entering the state and restricting intra-state
State Department of Environmental Conservation updates firewood regulationsTimes Herald-Record
DEC clarifies firewood requirementsThe Adirondack Daily Enterprise

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Invasive Pests Can Hitchhike With Local Travelers – KGMI

Invasive Pests Can Hitchhike With Local Travelers
KGMI
BELLINGHAM, WA — As Northwest Washington continues its battle against aquatic invasive species, federal officials are trying to prevent the spread of several other invasive pests this summer. U-S Department of Agriculture Spokesperson Rebecca Blue

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New California Pyrethroid Regulations Coming July 19 – PCT Magazine

New California Pyrethroid Regulations Coming July 19
PCT Magazine
The California Department of Pesticide Regulations (DPR) has issued its final new surface water regulations governing the use of pyrethroid pesticides by pest management professionals.

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Tis the Season for That Sting

From the National Pest Management Association: It’s officially summer ­a popular time for people to spend outdoors at barbeques or completing home maintenance projects. But, these warm months also signal the most active season for pests that can put a …

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Southwest Michigan fruit update: Blueberry harvest under way; new invasive … – Michigan Business Review – MLive.com


Michigan Business Review – MLive.com

Southwest Michigan fruit update: Blueberry harvest under way; new invasive
Michigan Business Review – MLive.com
KALAMAZOO, MI – Blueberry harvest is moving quickly, and a new invasive pest has been sighted in low numbers in Michigan, according to the weekly report by Michigan State University extension educators Mark Longstroth, Bill Shane and Diane Brown.

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Stink Bugs Causing Crisis, Leaving Foul Odor Across Nation

One report given to the House of Representatives states that the are “causing significant damage to agricultural products, particularly the apple crop in mid-Atlantic states.” That damage comes to a total loss of $40 million per year, experts say.

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Insect bites increase; how to fight back – Dayton Daily News


French Tribune

Insect bites increase; how to fight back
Dayton Daily News
Noticing more insect bites this season after spending some time outside? It's not your imagination. Local pest control and lawn care companies are reporting increases in customer calls from this time last year and the Centers for Disease Control
West Nile virus found in MonmouthGalesburg Register-Mail
States warn of larger numbers of mosquitoesMiamiHerald.com
Mosquitoes will be plentifulCt Post

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Tis the Season for Insects That Sting – Valley News Live

Tis the Season for Insects That Sting
Valley News Live
Spending more time outdoors in the nice summer weather puts us at greater risk for encountering insects that sting. Experts offer advice on what you should do and how you can avoid getting stung.

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Greater efforts urged against invasive pests – ABC Online


ABC Local

Greater efforts urged against invasive pests
ABC Online
As invasive species take hold in many parts of Australia, both regional and urban, there are calls for a national biosecurity taskforce to be established.
Holding back the rise of environmental pestsABC Local

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