Warmer Winters Are Leading to Fall ‘Super’ Wasp Colonies
One of the effects of climate change is that wasps are expected to build bigger and bigger populations. Warmer weather is leading to gigantic super wasp colonies already in parts of the south, including Alabama. Find out if you...
Even Nuisances Like Wasps Find Ways to Benefit the Environment
Wasps are insects that you don’t want to see in your yard or home, since some species can inflict painful stings. However, you might be surprised to learn that wasps can benefit the local ecosystem. While you’ll still need to...
Why Do We Love Bees But Hate Wasps?
Bees and wasps are both known for stinging people, but one of these is much more feared than the other. Why is it that people tend to like bees and dread wasps? Find out more about the benefits that both offer. Benefits of Bees...
The Horrifying Potential of the Zika Virus
You might have heard about the Zika virus in the news in recent years. This virus, which mostly occurs in parts of South and Central America, has been found in the U.S. Since the World Health Organization has warned about a...
Enjoy the Outdoors this Summer But Monitor Your Family for Tick Bites
When you and your family are outside this summer, be on the lookout for ticks and tick bites. These pests have increased in population in many parts of the northeast in recent years. Since they can cause diseases, such as Lyme...
What do Rutgers Entomologists Want You to Know About Bed Bug Dispersion – Part One
How are bed bugs able to spread from apartment to apartment in multi-family buildings? A group of researchers at Rutgers University studied this several years ago to determine how these pests disperse. This research has shed more...
Invasive Tick from Asia Spreads Viral Human Hemorrhagic Fever – What to Know
NJ is already home to certain types of ticks, but a new one has been invading in recent years. Asian longhorned ticks were found on a sheep in western NJ a few years ago, and they’ve since spread to other states. Why are experts...
Researchers Find Out What Makes Stink Bugs Stink
Stink bugs can make their presence known in your home, especially when it gets cooler out. These nuisance bugs can leave unpleasant odors in your home if you crush them in order to get rid of them. Scientists recently found out...