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Identification Guide: Stinging Insect Nests
Believe it or not, stinging insects don't go away when summer ends. In fact, some hornets and wasps get even more aggressive in the fall as they urgently forage for food to sustain their colonies over winter. Check out this complete guide to identifying common stinging insect nests that you might encounter.
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High Temps, Excessive Rain and Impact from COVID-19 Create Perfect Storm for Pests
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) released its bi-annual Vector Sectors™ list of the top 10 U.S. cities with the greatest risk for increased pest pressure from vector pests, including ticks and mosquitoes, for the remainder of summer and into fall.
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Native Stinging Insects Pose Greater Threat to Americans than Invasive “Murder Hornets”
Although the Asian giant hornet may not pose a significant threat to most Americans, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is reminding the public about the serious health threats that native stinging insects pose to the entire country.
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Tick-borne Diseases on the Rise as Americans Spend More Time Outdoors
With more Americans expected to hit local trails and parks amid the COVID-19 pandemic than years past, experts at the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) are cautioning trailblazers to keep alert for ticks.
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