pests
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The Surprising Way Keyhole Wasps Can Take Down an Aeroplane
Keyhole wasps like to build their nests in tiny holes, including the openings of devices used to measure the speed of aircraft. A recent investigation shows the problem is worse than we realised.
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Bug Bombs Suck At Killing Roaches, And They Can Make You Sick
One of the most dramatic ways to eradicate cockroaches — the bug bomb — may be more harmful to humans than to pests, according to a new study. In a real-world test, the study found that several bug bomb brands did nothing to eliminate cockroach infestations, especially when compared to simple gel bait traps. At…
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Mimicking Insect Mating Calls Could Combat Citrus Greening
Citrus greening is a disease that turns oranges sour and half-green, and it’s been ravaging orange groves in Florida for years. A novel strategy for controlling its spread may be found by mimicking the mating call of a tiny aphid-like brown insect called the Asian citrus psyllid.
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This Arctic Spray Freezes Cockroaches For Easy Disposal
If the thought of smooshing, crushing, smashing, squishing, or even touching a cockroach grosses you out, a Japanese company called Fumakilla has come up with a better way to dispose of them. Taking inspiration from Vader’s carbonite chamber, this aerosol can literally freezes them in their tracks.