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Friday, May 10, 2013  Warmer weather means more insects. And some of those insects can be detrimental to your health.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Hospitals see wave of products to fight superbugs; penalties loom if patients catch infections

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  If you find a few ants marching along the wall in the kitchen, it may be time to call an exterminator. It can also mean that making a few changes in your environment will likely take care of an insect or rodent problem.

Friday, August 17, 2012  We haven't seen too many puddles or areas with standing water for the mosquito population to use for growth this year, but you can still contract the West Nile virus.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  Swarming invasive insect discovered in US for first time, federal officials say

Thursday, March 22, 2012  It's no surprise that the warm damp weather makes great breeding grounds for mosquitoes.

Friday, November 04, 2011  This weekend may be a popular one to hit the woods and maybe do a little camping.

Monday, October 24, 2011  Each October, the Asian lady beetle, also known as the Japanese ladybug, shows up in the Tri-States.

Friday, October 21, 2011  As of late, bed bugs are becoming resistant to powerful insecticides that are used to treat them.

Thursday, June 16, 2011  Well we're talking to local experts about avoiding the bugs ... more specifically mosquitoes that may carry the West Nile virus.

Friday, June 03, 2011  Cicada mating happens like clockwork - every 13 years when the bugs emerge from living in the ground, climb trees and shed their exoskeleton.

Thursday, March 24, 2011  It seems as though litter bugs have taken over.  Cigarette butts, fast-food wrappers, bottles ... you name it, we see it on the side of the road.

Monday, November 15, 2010  The co-owner of Seventh Son Termite and Pest Management Sherry Huffman says people will buy bug spray, but not fully read the directions.

Monday, October 25, 2010  Bedbugs, no longer just in beds, scare off NYC tourists, threaten city's $30B industry

Thursday, October 07, 2010  Federal environmental officials have created a pesticide database for people battling bedbugs.