December 2017

December 27, 2017

Mulberry Silk Can Kill Disease Carrying Mosquitoes

Mulberry Silk Can Kill Disease Carrying Mosquitoes The recent Zika outbreaks have prompted scientists and public health officials to experiment with novel methods of mosquito control. One group of researchers recently created a biofilm that possesses antimicrobial properties and disease…

Tags: Mosquito

December 26, 2017

Rats! Cold Weather Drives Rodents Inside Vehicles

Sneaking into cars is rather easy for rodents, as mice and rats can fit through holes as small as a dime and a quarter, respectively. Steering columns, vents, pedal shafts and other openings serve as the main access points into…

Tags: Rodents

December 20, 2017

North Carolina’s Food Shortage Will Make Edible Insects A Necessity

North Carolina’s Food Shortage Will Make Edible Insects A Necessity Citizens of the United States would like to believe that starvation levels of poverty don’t exist within their country’s borders. For the most part they would be right, as the…

Tags: Pest Control

December 19, 2017

The Chinese Government Is Concerned About The Growing Termite Population

The Chinese Government Is Concerned About The Growing Termite Population If you think that termites are problematic for Americans, then you should pay a visit to the country of China. Between the years of 1935 and 1985 the amount of…

Tags: Georgia Pest & Termite Control

December 18, 2017

The Chinese Government Is Concerned About The Growing Termite Population

The Chinese Government Is Concerned About The Growing Termite Population If you think that termites are problematic for Americans, then you should pay a visit to the country of China. Between the years of 1935 and 1985 the amount of…

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December 13, 2017

Brown Recluse Bites Are Increasing, And One Bite Victim Nearly Died

Brown Recluse Bites Are Increasing, And One Bite Victim Nearly Died We have all heard of brown recluse spiders, and most of you probably fear them. This fear is understandable, as these spiders are highly venomous and are also quite…

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December 12, 2017

Problematic Insects Are Often Hidden In Tropical Plants That Are Sold During The Winter

Problematic Insects Are Often Hidden In Tropical Plants That Are Sold During The Winter Winter is obviously not the time of year when people want to venture outdoors. This means that people spend much more time indoors than they normally…

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December 11, 2017

Drywood Termites Are Almost Never Visible, But They Can Be Heard

Drywood Termites Are Almost Never Visible, But They Can Be Heard Here in the United States, subterranean termite infestations occur far more frequently than infestations of drywood termites. However, drywood termites are still a threat to property owners, as they…

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December 7, 2017

First Zika Case Of The Year Has Been Reported In Australia

First Zika Case Of The Year Has Been Reported In Australia The Zika outbreaks of 2015-16 affected countries all around the globe. Obviously, countries located within the Americas, especially Brazil, were hit the hardest by Zika. But many Americans assume…

Tags: Mosquito

December 6, 2017

Bed Bugs Book Their Own Travel Plans

Bed Bugs Book Their Own Travel Plans The winter season is a great and common time for many families to travel, especially when they’re looking to swap frigid temperatures for warm and sunny escapes. Bug Busters USA and The National…

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