There is a great deal of media sensationalism and misinformation about ticks these days. Here is a quick quiz to test your knowledge and keep you informed – the answers may surprise you. Not happy with your results or just want to learn more? Check out some of our other … [Read more...]
The Life & Times of a “Bug Blogger”: Missing in Action
Have a budding entomologist or future bug blogger on your hands? Below, expert entomologist and bug blogger Eric Eaton shares the humorous adventures he encounters in his career in order to bring us the latest fun facts, information, and breaking news on bugs. Oops, I Lost A … [Read more...]
New & Effective Bed Bug Treatment Shows Promise
It is currently estimated that one in four U.S. households is occupied by bed bugs, an alarming statistic considering that only a decade or so ago the Bed Bug, Cimex lectularius, was barely on the radar of entomologists. Effective, non-toxic, and affordable treatments have been … [Read more...]
The Oak Mite Is Itching to Get You: Get Relief
A new pest has emerged in the U.S. in recent years: the Oak Leaf Gall Mite, Pyemotes herfsi, also known as an "oak mite" or "itch mite." The mite's life cycle and wind-driven dispersal make this arachnid and its painful bites an almost inescapable nuisance. Where Did the Oak … [Read more...]
Can Sterilized Mosquitoes Stop the Spread of Zika?
This question about stopping the spread of the Zika Virus is behind the experimental release of millions of infertile male mosquitoes in Fresno, California this summer. Called "DeBug Fresno," this field study is testing the use of sterilized male mosquitoes as a way to control … [Read more...]
Getting Away Doesn’t Mean the Bugs Can’t Find You
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