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  • Viruses from Bats are More Deadly

    Viruses from Bats are More Deadly

    The Coronavirus, also called COVID-19, from China apparently originated as a virus of bats. In fact, a new study released…

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  • Dangerous Pests on Planes

    Dangerous Pests on Planes

    When the movie Snakes on a Plane came out, it caused quite a stir. In the movie, poisonous snakes were…

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  • Tracking Ticks

    Tracking Ticks

    The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is starting a new program to more thoroughly monitor the nation’s tick population and…

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  • Why Does a Zebra Have Stripes?

    Why Does a Zebra Have Stripes?

    It has long been debated if there is an advantage to a zebra having stripes. At times it has been…

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  • Termite Danger Zone

    Termite Danger Zone

    Every home has numerous “danger zones”—places where termites are more likely to invade. It is important to identify and correct…

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  • Wasps and Yellowjackets – Ouch!

    Wasps and Yellowjackets – Ouch!

    Yellowjackets, hornets, and various wasps are all social insects. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean they are friendly or social to people!…

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  • Patriotic Pests

    Patriotic Pests

    The Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia is said to be the place where the first American flag was stitched together…

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  • Hurricane Brings Giant Mosquitos

    Hurricane Brings Giant Mosquitos

    Just two weeks after Hurricane Florence hit North Carolina on September 14, huge mosquitoes started to emerge and bite people.…

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  • Bees Stopped During Solar Eclipse

    Bees Stopped During Solar Eclipse

    Surprisingly, the total solar eclipse in August of 2017 was the first time bee activity has ever been studied during a solar…

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  • Pests Multiply After Storms

    Pests Multiply After Storms

    Recent hurricanes not only have caused death and destruction—pests are thriving, causing public health concerns. For instance, debris left behind from hurricanes and strong storms is…

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  • Overlooked Health Benefits

    Overlooked Health Benefits

    Most people use our services because they don’t want to be bothered by pests, as stated by commercial pest control…

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  • Don’t Move Firewood!

    Don’t Move Firewood!

    It’s never a good idea to move firewood long distances. All sorts of serious pests have been unknowingly spread around…

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