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Nobody likes termites. They get into the wood in our homes and can lead to infuriating and expensive repairs. What's to like?It turns out, there's a lot…
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The chance of catching Lyme disease from an individual tick ranges from zero to roughly 50 percent. Three factors matter: the tick species, where it came from and how long the tick was feeding.
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Federal regulatory requirements mandate* that all public media outlets occasionally devote significant airtime to the health and welfare of bees.This…
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More and more ticks in Connecticut are testing positive for the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. It’s a trend the head of the state’s tick-testing lab…
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Nature abhors a vacuum. For years, viburnums have been carefree shrubs. They flower consistently each year, some with fragrant blooms, and produce…
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Connecticut’s Council on Environmental Quality reported a rise in the population of a mosquito that may carry tropical diseases. The number of Asian tiger…
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Mosquito season has begun -- and state officials say they’re on the lookout for two viruses that can get people sick: West Nile and eastern equine…
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Fruit flies. You may have seen one or two dancing above your fruit bowl. But what about under a microscope?Believe it or not these seemingly insignificant…
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With warmer weather also comes the potential for insect and tick-borne illnesses. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, diseases…
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The tick-borne illness is spreading north and south — about 300,000 U.S. cases a year. As scientists work on better diagnostic tests and surveillance tools, you can take steps to cut your risk.