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Recent rain in Iowa eases drought but may cause more mosquitoes. How do you avoid bites?
Gannett via AOL· 3 days agoState University associate professor Ryan Smith confident that Iowa will have “many more mosquitoes”...
Fact check: Are giant parachuting spiders flying to New York this summer?
WPIX New York City, NY via Yahoo News· 1 day agoThe Joro spider, a species native to Asia, is rumored to be making an appearance in New York and New...
Grab the bug spray: These bigger, aggressive mosquitoes likely to plague soggy North Texas
Fort Worth Star-Telegram· 1 day agoApril showers bring May flowers, but May showers could bring more mosquitoes. The Fort Worth office of the National Weather Service recorded 7.8 inches of rain in May, and experts are warning ...
Flying ants or termites may be invading your KY home. Here’s how to tell the difference
Lexington Herald-Leader· 2 days agoFlying ants or termites may be invading your KY home. It can be difficult for everyday people to distinguish between flying ants and termites, and you’ll likely need to get an inspection from a professional to confirm infestations.
ISU Inviting Iowa Farmers To Get Pest Alert Messages | 1430 KASI
iHeartRadio· 7 days agoThe website provides links to information about key pests in the Midwest, degree day mapping,...
Glancing Back for June 4: Patrolman tells about alleged arrest of police chief
Journal Gazette & Times-Courier· 2 days agoThe business and railroad districts were all agog Tuesday over a story in which Chief of Police...
When will cicadas be gone in Illinois?
Gannett via AOL· 4 days ago“That is what we’re looking for now,” Kritsky said in an interview with Entomology Today. “We suspect it is tied to yearly cycles of the trees they are feeding upon.” Emergence ...
Book Corner: Seven books to kick off summer reading fun
The Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star· 2 days agoSummer Reading has launched and Central Rappahannock Regional Library’s Good Reads book lists are a...
Tangling with Ticks
USDA· 2 days agoDate: Tue, 06/04/2024 Broadcast: 05 Remark: Ticks can carry serious diseases. What can we do to reduce tick attacks? We'll find out in this report from Gary Crawford. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. University of Kentucky Professor
Combining pest treatments may be key to helping honey bees survive the winter
Science Daily· 2 days agoThe researchers found that beekeepers who used a combination of treatments for Varroa mites -- tiny parasites that can weaken and spread diseases to honey bees -- had higher winter colony survival ...