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February 5, 2016

Light Em’ Up

Light Em’ Up A new insect light trap is becoming a popular alternative to expensive pesticides among farmers. For years farmers have relied on pesticides to control insect infestations, unaware that insects can also be effectively controlled by using a…

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January 29, 2016

Monkey Beetles Business

Monkey Beetles Business Monkey beetles are generally docile unassuming insects. They take shelter within the flowers that they pollinate, earning themselves a free home through their work of pollinating the flower. Everyone wins, and no one goes home sad. However,…

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January 27, 2016

Wasps Control Spider Zombies

Wasps Control Spider Zombies Wasp attacks orb-weaving spider. Wasp makes spider her zombie slave. Zombie spider carefully nests wasp eggs until they hatch into baby wasp. Baby wasp eats now useless zombie spider slave. Is this for real? You bet…

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January 26, 2016

Latest Extinction

Latest Extinction The world’s largest earwig, the St. Helena Giant Earwig, has officially been declared extinct. First discovered in 1798 by a Danish entomologist, the giant earwig could grow up to eight centimeters in length. Since it’s first being described…

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January 25, 2016

Tap Pest Control Insulation Tax Credit!

The bipartisan act extends several energy provisions for both individuals and businesses, including insulation installation, through 2016 by way of the Code Sec. 25C residential energy property credit. The Act allows a credit of up to 10 percent of qualifying…

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January 22, 2016

How to Make Your Residence a Bug-Free Zone

How to Make Your Residence a Bug-Free Zone With the recent cold weather more insects are trying to sneak stealthily into your nice, warm home to become your unofficial roommates. There are steps you can take to rid your house,…

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January 20, 2016

Warm Weather Increases Pests

Warm Weather Increases Pests With climate change comes increasingly warmer weather. Scientists are just now realizing that this warmer weather comes with a consequence, more and more insects. Studies have been done in the past about the ability of insects…

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January 18, 2016

Going Out With a Bang

Going Out With a Bang Periodical cicadas should be considered to the all-out partying rock stars of the insect world. They chill and do nothing but eat and rest for around 13 to 17 years. Then they emerge from their…

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January 15, 2016

Insect Hibernation Vastly Extends Lifespan

Insect Hibernation Vastly Extends Lifespan Dr. Karl Joplin has been awarded $8,265 by the East Tennessee State University’s Research Development Committee to study insect diapause, a process similar to hibernation in mammals. Diapause is what helps insect survive during the…

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January 14, 2016

New Threat of Disease From Mosquitos

New Threat of Disease From Mosquitos This past summer and autumn officials were concerned about mosquitos spreading dengue fever and chikungunya, but now they have added another disease to the list. Citizens are now warned against catching the Zika virus…

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