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February 5, 2019

Rats Are Taking Over Jackson County

Rats have always been a problem for humans. From the medieval period when they spread the bubonic plague to modern day America, rats have always been a pest to humans. For the most part people in larger cities have to…

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February 4, 2019

Sewer-Dwelling Dung Flies Can Be A Threat To Public Health By Spreading Disease And Blocking Sewer Drains

Many types of winged insects are referred to as “flies,” but the only true flies are the species that belong to the Diptera order. The Diptera order comprises all 120,000 fly species, making it one of the largest insect orders.…

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January 23, 2019

A Raccoon That May Have Been Carrying A Disease Attacked And Bit An Elderly Woman Before Attacking A Dog

Rabies is a disease that affects humans and domesticated dogs and cats. The disease is spread through saliva contracted from the bites inflicted by numerous types of wildlife including raccoons, opossums, foxes, and bats. According to officials with the Centers…

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January 11, 2019

Cockroach Prevention is Necessary for Protecting Health

Kitchen: Keep counters, sinks, tables and floors meticulously clean every day. Clean dishes, crumbs and spills right away, store food in airtight containers and always avoid leaving food out—including pet food. Vacuum any crumbs stuck in corners and around cabinets,…

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January 9, 2019

The Science Behind Fireflies

6 Things You Didn’t Know About Lightning Bugs Running around the backyard on warm summer nights in an attempt to catch fireflies is a fun pastime. These insects, also known as lightning bugs, can light up the night with their…

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December 28, 2018

Male Cockroaches Are Particularly Flirtatious With Females

Male Cockroaches Are Particularly Flirtatious With Females Think what you want about insects, but there is no denying that the creatures do not waste much time when it comes to passing on their genes. Insects are millions of years old…

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December 10, 2018

Worker Bees That Lay Eggs During A Queen’s Absence Are Lacking In Maternal Qualities

Honey bees are among the most studied of all insect species. This makes sense considering the economic importance of honey bees. It is well known that honey bee colonies are ruled over by a queen bee who lays both fertilized…

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December 4, 2018

State Wildlife Officials Captured Photos Of A Two Foot Tall Squirrel

Humans are no strangers to squirrels, as human and squirrel habitats largely overlap. This means that just about every American has spotted wild squirrels more times than can be counted. So, if anyone claimed to have spotted a two foot…

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December 3, 2018

How to Pest-Proof Holiday Decor

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November 28, 2018

Residents Are Complaining About Sustaining Stings From Bees That Allegedly Originated From Their Beekeeping Neighbor’s Personal Hive

Neighborhood feuds can become ugly, but most of the time these conflicts get started over trivial matters, such as ugly lawn ornaments that are not approved by the HOA, or large trees with canopies that hang over a neighbor's property…

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