September 2017

September 29, 2017

The West Nile Virus Is The Deadliest Mosquito-Borne Disease In California

The West Nile virus is continuing to claim human lives across the United States, especially in the state of California. Eight people within the state have now died from the virus this year. An eighty four year old woman named…

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September 27, 2017

Researchers Finally Learn How The African Tsetse Fly Drinks Blood From Mammals

It has long been known that the African tsetse fly (ATF) spreads a disease known as sleeping sickness, but that is not all. This fly’s bite is described as one of the most painful insect bites in the world. Despite…

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September 26, 2017

A Malaria Vaccine May Be Available Within A Couple Of Years

A Malaria Vaccine May Be Available Within A Couple Of Years We have all heard of malaria and we are thankful that we do not have it. As far as mosquito-borne diseases are concerned, malaria may be the most deadly…

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September 25, 2017

Bank Lenders Are Paying More Attention To Termite Damage In Homes

Bank Lenders Are Paying More Attention To Termite Damage In Homes Many of us are either living in our own home, or are hoping to someday buy a home. Raising children as a homeowner is a simple and common desire…

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September 20, 2017

Tomato Hornworms Are Insect Pests That You May Want To Avoid Killing In Some Cases

Tomato Hornworms Are Insect Pests That You May Want To Avoid Killing In Some Cases If you take pride in your gardening skills, then you may have heard of the dreaded tomato hornworm. These “worms” are, in fact, large caterpillars…

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September 19, 2017

The Americas May Be Confronted With A New Insect-Borne Disease

The Americas May Be Confronted With A New Insect-Borne Disease Brazil has had enough problems with insect-borne diseases. Last year Zika ravaged their population. A record number of newborns were born with microcephaly as a result of the widespread sexually…

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September 18, 2017

Gribbles Are The Termites Of The Sea

Gribbles Are The Termites Of The Sea If you think that your wood-made boat is safe from wood-eating creatures while at sea, then there is a chance that you may be sadly wrong. Everyone knows that termites are land dwelling…

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September 13, 2017

A Woman Was About To Eat Her Oatmeal When She Discovered Weevils In Her Bowl

Tesco is a company that sells food products to many different countries around the world, mostly European countries. Tesco was founded, and is headquartered, in the United Kingdom. Tesco is one of the world's largest grocery store chains. This is…

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September 12, 2017

Are Termites The Only Types Of Insects That Infest Firewood?

Are Termites The Only Types Of Insects That Infest Firewood? Bringing firewood into your home is a great way to start an in-home termite infestation. This is why firewood should be checked thoroughly before taking it indoors. Once the firewood…

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September 11, 2017

The Endangered Hermit Beetle Is Being Tracked By A Trained Dog

The Endangered Hermit Beetle Is Being Tracked By A Trained Dog There are many insects around the world that are currently considered endangered. Most of these insects are nearing extinction as a result of environmental hazards. Sometimes insects simply go…

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