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Living Without Money
In this economy, many people probably feel that they are already living without money. However, Raphael Fellmer and 2 pals from Berlin, chose to hold a strike on money, in protest of all the waste and...
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The Best Bookmark For Any Traveler – The Bed Bug Registry
The Bed Bug Registry is a free database of user-submitted bed bug reports from across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. This public site was founded in 2006 and has collected about...
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Urban Gardening In NYC
Spring is almost here! Which means it’s time to start planning your herb garden. So many New Yorkers live in a confined space and think that they don’t have the room or time to take care of an herb...
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Rats Invade NYC After Hurricane Sandy
We all know the horror stories from Hurricane Sandy’s destruction to NYC. As the Tri-State area picks up the pieces post-Sandy… rats continue to be a growing concern in parts of Brooklyn and Lower...
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Avoiding Bed Bugs While Traveling
If you’re traveling for business or pleasure… the last thing you want to worry about are bed bugs. They’re a problem and it can be tough to avoid them no matter where you go. But, bed bugs aren’t just...
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Model “T”ermite?
Recently, an antique car club in Tampa, FL had a problem plaguing one of their 1925 Model T Fords. The iconic car had to be treated for termites that were eating away at the wooden structure. Shocked...
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Picnic Pests
Springtime is here and while many people look forward to spending more time outdoors… others dread it because it means the return of insects. A great way to spend an afternoon would be a simple picnic...
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The History of Bed Bugs
You may not know it but… bed bugs actually have deep rooted origins. It is thought that these pests originated in the Middle East. In ancient Rome, they were called Cimex, which means bug. The species...
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Beans vs. Bed Bugs
Is there a new defense against bed bugs? Researchers are spending top dollar on how to get rid of the pests, once and for all. But, nature may have already provided a way to keep the insects off our...
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Saving Trees One Beetle At A Time
The state of Maine currently has a problem… they’re called the hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA), which are tiny cotton ball-like insects that attack hemlock trees. Along Maine’s coast, these insects are...
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International Rats!
Earlier this week, Japan’s Fukushima nuclear power plant was back in the news. The reason? A cooling fuel pool had to be shut down for a few hours so workers could remove two dead rats. This was the...
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Library Bed Bugs
Think that bed bugs can only be found in a bedroom? Think again. This past week, three different types of bed bugs were identified inside the New Rochelle Public Library in Westchester County, NY. It...
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Superstorm Sandy Mosquitoes
Summertime will be here before you know it… and so will those pesky mosquitoes. While you may have some outdoor activities in mind… such as gardening, swimming in the pool, and picnicking, among other...
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Creepiest Bug Movies Of All Time
When you’re a kid you can be afraid of just about anything. But, there is one thing adults and kids have in common when it comes to fear… creepy, crawly bugs! Not the animated ones from A Bug’s Life…...
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Termite Mushrooms
They’re rare, expensive… and yes, apparently considered to be a delicacy in Thailand. We’re talking about the Het Khone, known as the Termite Mushroom. This tall mushroom can be found in western...
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Cicadageddon
The buzz around the tri-state area has been all about cicadas. It’s been a while since New Yorkers have seen, and even heard them. This year though, marks 17 years since those inch-long insects were...
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Bed Bug Trapping Breakthrough
A team of scientists and entrepreneurs from Long Island believe they’ve developed a new way to kill bed bugs. Yes… actually kill bed bugs. How? Nanotechnology. They use webs of tiny fibers that...
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Robot Bugs
Scientists at Harvard University are making strides with the Harvard Ambulatory MicroRobot, the latest prototype robot bug, which can move with the same dexterity and speed as real insects. Their goal?...
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Quit Bugging Me!
We know mosquitoes can really put a damper on your day—especially if you’re camping, hiking, or even barbecuing in your own backyard. With July 4th quickly approaching… we understand you’ll be outside...
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New Study: Bed Bug Bombs Don’t Work
Got bed bugs? Have you tried those “do-it-yourself” bombs or foggers? We understand these aerosol insecticide cans may seem like a cheaper alternative… but… they just don’t do the job correctly. And at...
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