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August 23, 2017

The West Nile Virus Has Infected An Individual In South Carolina

The West Nile Virus Has Infected An Individual In South Carolina Last year Americans were concerned about the spread of the Zika virus. However, it seems that Zika is not the mosquito-borne disease to fear these days, as infection rates…

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August 22, 2017

Can Termites Damage Recreational Vehicles?

Can Termites Damage Recreational Vehicles? Termite damage is always costly, especially when they damage hardwood floors. Termite infestations are feared by homeowners for good reason, but termite damage is not just limited to the wood in homes. Termites can also…

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August 21, 2017

Every State In America Employs A Bee Detective

Every State In America Employs A Bee Detective We may not hear about it much anymore, but for years the news media was seemingly flooded with stories about dropping bee populations. There are many species of bees in the world,…

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August 10, 2017

Store Bought Hand Sanitizer May Have An Application In The Field Of Entomology

Store Bought Hand Sanitizer May Have An Application In The Field Of Entomology Ever since the turn of the millennium, hand sanitizer replaced soap as the most convenient way of ridding our hands of bacteria. Who knows if hand sanitizer…

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August 9, 2017

Japanese Beetles Are Causing More Damage Than Usual This Year

Japanese Beetles Are Causing More Damage Than Usual This Year It is likely that all farmers fear some insect pests more than others, since different insect pests prefer to feed on different types of crops. For farmers located in the…

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August 7, 2017

Do Grasshoppers Swarm Often?

Do Grasshoppers Swarm Often? We have all heard of locust swarms, bee swarms, and even termite swarms, but how about grasshoppers swarms? If we do encounter grasshoppers, then it is probably because we catch them hopping into the air, but…

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August 4, 2017

Ticks on the Rise

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August 2, 2017

How Have Zika Control Methods Changed Since Last Year?

How Have Zika Control Methods Changed Since Last Year? Since last summer officials in Florida have gained control over Zika outbreaks within the state, and they are prepared for the worst. Houston, Texas has been following Florida’s example. Although Houston…

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August 1, 2017

Which Insects Are Destroying All Of The Pumpkin Plants?

Which Insects Are Destroying All Of The Pumpkin Plants? Around October many people begin buying and carving pumpkins in order to celebrate Halloween. The demand for pumpkins is so high that many gardeners specialize solely in pumpkin cultivation. Every year…

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July 31, 2017

Have You Ever Been Bitten By A Flying Insect That You Could Not See?

Have You Ever Been Bitten By A Flying Insect That You Could Not See? We have all sustained mosquito bites during the spring and summer months, but have you ever noticed a mosquito bite, but did not remember ever being…

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