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Tempering the risk of mosquito-borne illness

Dr. Stuart Mitchell
With Aedes aegypti in the news at nearly every turn, it’s important for pest management professionals (PMPs) to take the longer view about the true risk of a mosquito-borne public health crisis. For yellow fever mosquitoes to cause an outbreak in the continental United States, the following five steps must occur: People infected with Zika, […]
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Most Wanted: Phorid Fly

Phorids (Megasellia scalaris) fly from fermenting filth, frequently fouling food and inflicting infections. Aliases: Coffin fly, Humpbacked fly, Scuttle fly Description:...
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Photo: Eli Sarnat, PIAkey, USDA APHIS Identification Technology Program (ITP)

Most Wanted: Big-Headed Ant

Big-headed ants (Pheidole Spp.) are multiple-queen menaces  that foul food and form formicarcia (colonies), which causes structural strife for innocent inhabitants....
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Most Wanted: House Sparrow

The house sparrow (Passer domesticus) is pursuant to inestimable pestiferous air and ground assaults by millions of insidious sorties. Mass attacks cause...
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Norway rat

Most Wanted: Norway Rat

The Norway rat (Rattus Norvegicus) has committed innumerable assaults through millions of insidiously cryptic infestations. Mass attacks cause significantly reduced...
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Photo: Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org

Most Wanted: Drywood Termites

Drywood termites (Kalotermitidae) have committed offenses through insidiously cryptic infestations. Attacks cause significant cellulose consumption, which causes structural and wood...
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Most Wanted: Oriental Cockroach

The Oriental cockroach (Blatta Orientalis) has committed public health violations resulting from septic contamination of structures and food. Aliases: “Asiatic Cockroach,” “Shad Roach” and “Waterbug”...
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