Insect conference to draw more than 300 researchers
2012-05-30T09:38:42Z

insect zoos and museums, endangered species, conservation efforts, allergies spread by insects, insect-plant relationships and insecticide resistance. A diverse number of economically important insects will be covered. The meeting also will feature ...

Chagas Disease the 'New AIDS of the Americas'
2012-05-29T10:29:59Z

(Newser) An insect-borne disease many people have never heard of ... according to experts writing in the journal PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Like AIDS, Chagas also known as American trypanosomiasis has a long incubation time ...

Chagas disease being called "the new AIDS" of the Americas
2012-06-01T22:00:47Z

Health authorities say roughly 10-million people are infected with Chagas disease, which kills an estimated 20,000 people each year. The infection is spread by an insect known as the kissing bug because it likes to bite people on the face while they sleep.

Boys Town Releases Tips on Protecting Kids from Insect Bites
2012-05-25T04:58:18Z

Boys Town releases some strategies to protect children from insect bites this spring and summer ... Boys Town counsels families and schools across the country on best parenting, health and discipline practices. You can find more information on this ...

Citrus treatments against virus-bearing bacteria begin Monday in San Juan
2012-06-01T21:17:50Z

The tiny flying insect carries huanglongbing ... owners of commercial and residential citrus plants in the area would face the same quarantine conditions, officials said. Citrus research centers around the state are pouring money into developing ...

Mallory Kelley: Pesticides are harmful to pollinating insects
2012-06-01T09:00:32Z

But with the need for protection from bad insect pests and diseases, pesticide poisoning is the most serious problem for beneficial pollinating insects. Gardeners should take precautions to protect pollinators, especially honey bees, from ...

Ready the repellent: 'Significant' mosquito population on the way, says bug boss
2012-05-31T17:51:26Z

He said insect control crews are working to larvicide standing water ... As of Wednesday, city mosquito traps had an average of one mosquito. Stuart said conditions will be monitored on a daily basis.

Bored to death: Native beetles take a toll on area ash trees
2012-05-29T00:21:32Z

Insect damage recently found on some area ash trees wasn ... The suspect trees are along Wilson Avenue near the Wheatland Shopping Center in East Hempfield Township, and one tree is in the School Lane Hills area. In both cases, Elkner said ...

Top 5 Summer Allergy Triggers
2012-05-30T18:21:15Z

No matter what the season, pollen is in the air, ready to set off allergy attacks. "Pollens will vary from region to region, but they follow a sequential pattern everywhere," said Dr. Harold Nelson, an allergist at National Jewish Health in Denver.