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Tuckernuck Island Is A Hotspot For Black Widows, But Are The Highly Venomous Arachnids Found On Mainland Massachusetts?
The question of whether or not black widow spiders can be found in Massachusetts is surprisingly controversial. If you attempt to research the topic online you will find that many reputable websites claim that the spiders can, in fact, be found in the state, but only...
Why Does The Severity Of Bed Bug Bites Vary From Person-To-Person?
Bed bugs are an increasing problem within homes, public buildings and businesses. It is well known that bed bugs feed on human blood, and although they do not spread disease, bed bug bites usually cause tremendous local itchiness and numerous red welts on the neck,...
White Grubs Of Several Species Are Numerous Within Residential Areas Of The Northeast Where They Kill Lawn-Grass
Insect pests are not just problematic within homes, but several species can cause problems within residential lawns as well. In the northeast US, several insect species cause damage to lawn-grass, garden plants, trees, shrubs and ornamental landscaping plants....
Secondary Infections Can Result From Any Spider Bite, But How Is This Possible?
While all documented spider species that are living today produce silk, not all spiders spin webs; instead, some spider species use their silk solely to construct cocoons for their developing offspring, and this is only one of many ways in which spiders use silk. In...
Researchers May Combat Disease-Spreading Mosquitoes With Cannibalistic Mosquitoes
Outbreaks of the mosquito-borne disease commonly known as the Zika virus occurred a few years ago in geographic regions located near the southeastern US, including the Carribean. This disease is spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito species, but the disease is not...
Four Technologically Advanced Subterranean Termite Detection Methods That Are Already Being Used
The eastern subterranean termite has inhabited the northeast United States well before European colonists arrived on the North American continent several centuries ago. However, progressively warmer temperatures resulting from climate change, and the proliferation of...
Numerous Insects Contaminated Police Officers Who Entered A Heavily Infested Home
Not everyone has the ability to maintain a well ordered and clean home, but some people live in excessively filthy conditions that pose a constant health risk to a home’s occupants. One such woman, Erika Murphy, spent years living within a bacteria-ridden home with...
How Can Homes Be Altered To Minimize Insect Pest Invasions?
The developed world has come a long way when it comes to pest-proofing homes, but in many parts of the developing world, such as areas in South America and Africa, many humans still dwell within primitive structures that are made of materials that include untreated...
Pharaoh Ants Establish Permanent Infestations Within Any Indoor Area And They Can Spread Bacteria To Humans That Cause Strep, Staph And Salmonella
Ants are amazing insects, as they can lift 20 times their own body weight and their social behaviors are among the most advanced of all social insects. Researchers believe that ants emerged somewhere between 140 and 170 million years ago, and today more than 12,000...
Cell Spiders And Tube Spiders Are Commonly Found In Homes In The Northeast, And Their Bites Pack A Venomous Punch
Cell spiders and tube spiders are often found around homes in the eastern United States. A small number of cell spider species, and six tube spider species can be found in North America. The woodlouse hunter (D. crocata) and the brown tube spider (A. bicolor) are the...