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Stoneflies may be harmless creatures in their natural habitat, but when they invade your living space, they can become quite a nuisance. These winged insects are attracted to moisture and can often be found near rivers, streams, or damp areas around...
Bed Bug Project to receive funding by government
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) have identified a new bed bug aggregation pheromone, which acts as a powerful lure. A part of (LSHTM), Vecotech Ltd, have received a grant of £220, 034 to help commercialise the product. This...
Do cockroaches carry diseases?
The health risks associated with cockroach infestations seem to be mainly food contamination and allergic asthma, rather than transmitting a disease directly. This is according to a review of public health risks.
Rat-infested takeaway set to close after breaching 17 food and hygiene laws!
A takeaway food restaurant in Birkby is set to close for good after the owner admits 17 food and hygiene breaches. The owner of a rat-infested takeaway in Birkby has said that the premises will close for good next month after repeatedly not dealing with...
Fleas and flies could have been spreading diseases such as malaria in the Jurassic Period
Scientists have discovered that biting insects such as mosquitoes, fleas and flies were spreading Malaria millions of years ago in the Jurassic era, which could have been fatal to dinosaurs and other prehistoric wildlife. Microorganisms that cause malaria...