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Bugs in the News
http://www.entomologia.org/bugs_in_the_news/
On all sorts of critters making history and the front pages; seeking to share some of my expertise on insects and other crawlies I hope to translate and enhance popular and interesting articles on said creatures in this blog - hopefully entertaining you while learning something myself along the way.
- Added on: Aug 6th, 2008
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Author: armkreuzauge
- Listed in: Science Natural
- Tags: health history insects mites ticks entomology
Recent Posts
A caterpillar's gonads to save humanity?
Maybe "saving all of humanity" would be a stretch - but it's certainly possible that they will help keep many from getting ill this coming flu season. A Meriden, Connecticut company is using cells from caterpillar ovaries in the creation of...
Leading Army Ant Expert Dies in Connecticut
An email from Ecology and Evolutionary Biology's Department Head Kentwood Wells:"I am very sorry to report that our friend and colleague, Carl Rettenmeyer, passed away last Thursday night, April 9, after a long illness. Carl was born in Mer...
Bong Caterpillars Attack Coffee, Chocolate; Reminds Me of Gypsies
No, not another shot of Michael Phelps inhaling, but caterpillars from Bong, Liberia have swarmed and are destroying acres of cocoa and coffee crops in that country. The caterpillars are Achaea catocaloides rena and normally live in the forests, but ...
Olympics Are Over: One Arthropod Comes Out A Head
The Olympics are over, but that doesn't mean we can't still keep the spirit of competition and record-breaking alive. Arthropods are the gold medalists for the most successful life forms, in numbers, biomass and diversity. In fact, 90% of all animals...
Skin so soft: Can you Ditch the DEET?
Ever since it's introduction people hailed Avon's Skin So Soft (SSS) as a natural, safe, pleasant smelling insect and tick repellent. The first time I heard of SSS was back in 1988 from a friend who was lucky enough to be hired as a nanny for The Who...
Bed Bugs: The Best Bite you can possibly ask for?
Most people would cringe at the thought of a little blood-sucking parasite, quite literally crawling out from the woodwork to feed on you while you sleep. But the bed bug is probably the most innocuous hematophage this side of your duvet.Getting bitt...
