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Silverfish are common insects that may infest and feed on items (especially paper items) in the home. They are commonly spotted in bathrooms where they enjoy the moist environment; they especially enjoy that room if there is mold or mildew to eat. They don't directly harm humans, however, these... more
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The Curious Lives of Fleas
Fleas are still biting and causing considerable concern for dog and cat owners everywhere. According to research, there are more fleas during the fall and winter than during spring and summer. The reason for this is two-fold:
A commonly held belief that fleas die off or are no longer active... more
Massachusetts has a new bug this fall
South-eastern Massachusetts has a new bug this fall and it’s only so long before they migrate north. The Kudzu Bug , has only been seen for about 2 years now and has really come out this year in the late summer and early fall, it will invade homes as winter approaches. So we all keep our eyes... more
Boston struggles with growing bed bug infestations
Boston struggles with growing bed bug infestations:
Updated: Thursday, 17 Nov 2011, 6:18 AM EST
Published : Wednesday, 16 Nov 2011, 6:57 PM EST
Mike Beaudet
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BOSTON (FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) - A growing epidemic of bed bug infestations has left the city of Boston... more
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Where Do Mosquitoes Go in Winter?
Question:
Where do Mosquitoes go in the Winter?
Most of us New Englanders already saw snow this October and almost 75 degrees in November, we all thought we were free from Mosquitoes at least a month ago. But think again, I have seen them all over the place. Is it the warm weather? Did they come... more
Genetically Mutated Mosquitoes Fighting Dengue Fever
By Reg Gale
Scientists, attempting to halt Dengue fever, for the first time released mosquitoes into the wild that had been genetically modified to pass on deadly DNA that kills their offspring.
About 19,000 lab-altered insects were released into 25 acres on Grand Cayman Island in 2009, according... more
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Jack O'Lantern
Where did the Jack O'Lantern start?
Every October, carved pumpkins peer out from porches and doorsteps in the United States and other parts of the world. Gourd-like orange fruits inscribed with ghoulish faces and illuminated by candles are a sure sign of the Halloween season.
The practice of... more
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