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Chiang Mai handicraft sale 09 Jan 2004
Kasetsart University's Research and Development Centre in Kamphaengsaen Campus,
Nakhon Pathom, has the largest collection of insects in Thailand. ... (Bangkok Post, Thailand)
Behind Our Stone Walls: Birds of winter 09 Jan 2004
Birds that catch insects on the wing, such as flycatchers, must migrate
to places warm enough to have insects flying about. But ... (Bolton Common, MA)
HOME & GARDEN BRIEFS 09 Jan 2004
Then rinse it off. Keep it out of the sun until the leaves dry. This
soap bath will dislodge insects and their eggs as well as dust. ... (Hampshire Gazette, MA)
A warm spot will aid in spider's winter survival 09 Jan 2004
As I've said before, most spiders die during the first winter frost. But some will
survive if they can find a warm place to live and a few insects to eat. ... (Contra Costa Times, CA)
Resolve to keep spraying those plants 09 Jan 2004
Dormant sprays aren't really necessary, but they have many benefits, such as killing
over-wintering insects like aphids, mites and scale and their eggs. ... (The Californian, CA)
An eye-popping view of Mars 09 Jan 2004
Published in the journal Nature, the study modeled how the ranges of 1,103 species,
including plants, mammals, amphibians, insects, and reptiles, might change ... (Environmental News Network, CA)
Terminix Film ‘ BUGS ! ’ Captures International Film Awards 09 Jan 2004
...in Los Angeles. The 40-minute film features the hidden world of insects
in awe-inspiring, macroscopic detail. It combines incredible ... (PCT Online)
Toxic Amphibians Gather For Annual Mating Ritual 09 Jan 2004
Like many toxic creatures—insects, sea slugs, other amphibians like the tropical
arrow-poison frogs, even one bird, the pitohui of New Guinea—western newts ... (Berkeley Daily Planet, CA)
The Hands of van Gogh 09 Jan 2004
There will probably be pictures of airplanes in van Gogh clouds, of jazz musicians,
animals and portraits of his friends. He also paints insects. Why insects? ... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Stinking rooms, stale food: All at PU hostel 09 Jan 2004
The girls alleged that hostel mess and canteen some times served food items with
worms and insects in it, while tea leaves were reused three to four times and ... (Times of India, India)
New techniques to preserve the past 09 Jan 2004
Conservators have tackled problems of insects, condensation and dust that threatened
compelling artifacts like shoes and uniforms from Majdanek, a ... (International Herald Tribune, France)
Commission bans feeding coyotes, foxes 09 Jan 2004
Coyotes' diet consists primarily of small animals such as mice and
rabbits. They also eat fruits, vegetables, insects and garbage. ... (Durango Herald, CO)
Prevent Bed Bugs From Biting 09 Jan 2004
Keiper also said that bed bugs cannot cause any real harm because, unlike
some other types of insects, bed bugs don't transmit any diseases. ... (NewsNet5.com, OH)
Eugene plans to spray against gypsy moth 09 Jan 2004
...the time of spraying. It does not harm other insects or wildlife,
pets or humans, state officials said. However, people will be ... (Albany Democrat Herald, OR)
A Changing World Makes the Homeland Seem Like Home 09 Jan 2004
...a few weeks off school, lugging around giant suitcases full of everyday items like
sponges and hand lotion, and battling with a monstrous array of insects and ... (Pacific News Service, CA)
Northland Nature: Ball galls help some fly larva survive the ... 09 Jan 2004
...(We tend to think of bears and chipmunks in this group, but much more often this
happens with reptiles, amphibians and insects.) Others lay eggs during the ... (Duluth Budgeteer News, MN)
Honeybee Genome Buzzes Online 09 Jan 2004
The researchers, led by Richard Gibbs of Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas,
plan to compare the genome to that of other insects, including the fruit ... (Genome News Network)
Good cheer accompanies `Bad Dates' 09 Jan 2004
The Buddhist who urges her to become one with all sentient beings, including insects
-- which is why she nicknames him "the Bug Guy." And then there are the ... (Boston Globe, MA)
Retiring owl expert gives a Hoot 09 Jan 2004
One of the pairs made its nest the following spring in a burned-out cavity where
a limb had broken off. Insects and salamanders are also thriving in the snags. ... (The News-Review, United States)
Connecticut pegged as source of Oregon gypsy moth infestation 09 Jan 2004
Officials say the spray kills all moths and butterflies that are in the caterpillar
stage. They say it does NOT harm other insects or wildlife, pets or humans. ... (WTNH, CT)
State, federal officials trying to find money to deal with egrets 09 Jan 2004
...health and property values. The birds, part of the heron family, feed
on insects stirred up by grazing cattle. Cattle egrets and ... (KOTV, OK)
Midwinter spring is the new season 09 Jan 2004
Problems can then arise if the plants grow earlier and birds nest earlier but the
insects they feed on breed later; altering the normal balance of nature. ... (Guardian, UK)
From the local media 09 Jan 2004
Local farmers claim that the so-called grain insects have completely
damaged more that 50 thousand hectares area in Sheki region. ... (Baku Sun, Azerbaijan)
California pistachio industry threatened by potentially ... 09 Jan 2004
...to keep their orchards free from infection of the pathogen by conducting regular
surveys, sanitation by pruning of possible infections, controlling insects ... (EurekAlert, DC)
Gypsy Moths are Back in Eugene 09 Jan 2004
The insecticide BTK is said to not be harmful humans, animals or other insects.The
area to be sprayed in South Eugene is between the Morse Ranch and Crest ... (KVAL, OR)
Poor Location? Not a Problem in New Housing Construction Research 09 Jan 2004
...climate-related housing construction problems endemic to the Deep South: high heat,
humidity, decay fungi, mold, high-wind events, and a variety of insects ... (Newswise (press release))
Spruce up for city cycle path 09 Jan 2004
He added that there would be a large drive to encourage and promote a large
number of butterflies, insects and other wildlife to the spot. ... (Norwich Evening News, UK)
To tigers, he's grrreat 09 Jan 2004
...future as a veterinarian. "It was just huge," recalls Tilson, who
majored in entomology, the study of insects. "Even behind those ... (St. Paul Pioneer Press, MN)
Children's center to host science day 09 Jan 2004
...each participant. Choices are fossils, chemistry for kids, insects,
electricity and magnetism, rocks and minerals and reptiles. The ... (Poughkeepsie Journal, NY)
New way to stop insects entering NZ faces block Jan 4, 2004
Gordon Hosking, of Rotorua's Forest Research Institute, has developed a chemical-free
heat treatment that kills all insects in imported vehicles within 15 ... (Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand)
Special lights to deter insects at Port of Napier Jan 5, 2004
The new lights, tested last year under Ministry of Agriculture supervision, are part
of new biosecurity measures adopted by the port to prevent exotic insects ... (New Zealand Herald, New Zealand)
Insects found' in infant milk powder Dec 31, 2003
Investigations were being carried out on samples collected from a particular
batch that, according to a complaint filed by a woman, contained insects. ... (Rediff, India)
Taste of India : Even insects love it Dec 30, 2003
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has filed an FIR against
Amul after insects were found in a skimmed milk powder tin. ... (Ahmedabad, India)
Insects found in 'Amulspray' milk powder; sale banned in Maha Dec 31, 2003
Mumbai, Dec 31 (UNI) The Maharashtra Government has temporarily banned the sale
of ''Amulspray'' milk powder across the state after insects were allegedly ... (Deepika, India)
Control Mature Scale Insects on Shrubs Dec 30, 2003
Infestations by armored scale insects were more numerous last year
than in the past. Extension Agents across the state agree that ... (Gulf1, United States)
Yeap, you got it-bugs! Insects have been prized in China, Africa ... Dec 29, 2003
Most insects contain nearly all you need for a balanced diet (almost) including protein,
carbohydrates, iron, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B, B2 and ... (Chiang Mai News, Thailand)
To combat curse, bugs lesser of two weevils Jan 8, 2004
A solution is in the breeding of insects, such as weevils and beetles, although according
to Matthew Smyth, national CSIRO co-ordinator for the bio-control of ... (The Australian, Australia)
Crime fighting, good insects and State of SP on GMSP! menu Dec 22, 2003
By Peggy Kelly. Crime fighting, good insects and the State of the City were
on the menu of the November Good Morning Santa Paula! By Peggy Kelly. ... (Santa Paula Times, CA)
Pine cones from India may harbor insects Dec 23, 2003
The US Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
has ordered a recall of craft items that contain pine cones from India. ... (Richmond Times Dispatch, VA)
Bitten by the entomophage bug Jan 7, 2004
...entomophages. Called those ‘‘friendly insects,’’ entomophages
prey on pests that attack crops and prevent crop damage. Sadly ... (Ahmedabad Newsline, India)
Animals handle frigid temperatures better than most humans Jan 7, 2004
...and get active again.". Many insects burrow underground in winter or
hunker down in the forest duff, he said. Depending on how much ... (Daily Inter Lake, MT)
Bat study translates into dollars and census Jan 8, 2004
Since 1999, he has directed an effort to census the region's bat population —
which he says protects local corn and cotton crops by eating pest insects ... (B.U. Bridge, MA)
Honey bee genome sequenced Jan 8, 2004
...mite called varroa. The bug, which has spread from Asia, weakens the
insects, making them susceptible to fatal infections. "The new ... (Nature.com, UK)
Police suspect arson in pet store fire Jan 8, 2004
SAN LORENZO -- A two-alarm fire that engulfed a San Lorenzo pet store over the weekend,
killing hundreds of reptiles, birds, fish and insects, was apparently ... (Oakland Tribune, CA)
GM crops linked to rise in pesticide use Jan 7, 2004
...oil seed rape and sugar beet, were more harmful to the environment than conventional
crops but that GM maize allowed the survival of more weeds and insects. ... (Guardian, UK)
Building a better mosquito Jan 6, 2004
Bioengineered insects could help defeat malaria -- or they could turn out to
be Frankenbugs, wreaking havoc on our ecosystem. By Steven Kotler. Jan. ... (Salon (subscription))
Passing on the palette Jan 7, 2004
...wings and feelers and bulgy eyes of her childhood to create works of art that can
leave even the most avid bug-hater fascinated by the detail in tiny insects. ... (York Daily Record, PA)
Tifton researchers study cactus moths Jan 7, 2004
TIFTON -- A persistent cacti-eating moth is making its way through the Southeast
and a local group of scientists are working to keep the devastating insects ... (Tifton Gazette, GA)
Should you make ants say 'uncle'? Jan 7, 2004
...containers. Dead insects that accumulate on windowsills are also attractive
to some house ants and should be removed frequently. ... (Richmond Times Dispatch, VA)
For the birds Jan 2, 2004
Birds eat those pesky insects that, in turn, are eating your cabbage or Brussels
sprouts. OK, so you don't like the cabbage or Brussels sprouts anyway. ... (Broomfield Enterprise, CO)
BIOTECH WHEAT'S INTENSE DEBATE Jan 7, 2004
...gene transfer, increased use of Roundup will select for Roundup-resistant weeds,
just as, over time, DDT use increases populations of DDT-resistant insects ... (Chemical & Engineering News)
Hollies Provide Seasonal Beauty And Food For Birds Jan 6, 2004
The food available will determine the type of wildlife or birds in the yard. Birds,
depending on the species, eat fruits, seeds, nuts, nectar, and insects. ... (Fayette County Review, TN)
New Cadbury wrappers for India Jan 7, 2004
The confectionary giant, Cadbury, is changing the packaging of its Dairy Milk bars
in India following allegations that some were found to have insects in them. ... (BBC News, UK)
Climate change poses threat to animals Jan 7, 2004
RAFAEL EPSTEIN: The scientists looked at the habitats for 1,100 species
including plants, insects, frogs, birds, reptiles and mammals. ... (ABC Online, Australia)
60% of Kruger Park animals face extinction Jan 8, 2004
The study investigated 1 103 species of plants, mammals, birds, reptiles, frogs,
butterflies and other insects living in six regions of the world - Europe ... (Independent Online, South Africa)
Global warming outlook is chilling Jan 8, 2004
...survey examined the impact of projected global warming on the survival prospects
of 1,103 species of birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, insects and plants ... (Toronto Star, Canada)
Program would ease fears Jan 8, 2004
...natives to work during fall harvest, but no matter how much the orchard offers to
pay, Americans don't want to work in the hot sun - putting up with insects ... (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, IN)
IMC mining within floodplains Jan 7, 2004
...natural area. Also, waters seeping from flood plains allow rotting leaves,
insects and other organic matter to wash into streams. That ... (Charlotte Sun-Herald, FL)
Here's Melrose Jan 8, 2004
Winter on Jan. 14, Animals and Insects That Rest In Winter on Jan. 14,
and Animals That Are Active In Winter on Jan. 21. The programs ... (Melrose Free Press, MA)
What's Happening Jan 8, 2004
1-866-263-2663. - Fort Bragg Garden Club "Insects in your Garden," Monday,
Jan. 12, 1 pm, Meeting Room, Botanical Gardens. 961-1881. ... (Fort Bragg Advocate-News, CA)
Midge power puts wind up turbine chiefs Jan 3, 2004
Wind farm managers will test to check how much the combined weight of millions
of the tiny dead insects on the giant blades slow down the turbines. ... (The Sunday Times (subscription), UK)
Editorial: A pest of an idea? Jan 4, 2004
...benefits. Is that what's happening with a Forest Research scientist's
novel treatment to rid imported vehicles of freeloading insects? ... (MyTown Hawke's Bay, New Zealand)
Alas, those aren't sparrows singing in a mynah key Jan 7, 2004
...biology at De Montfort University in Leicester, England, explained to Sydney birders
that the additive was now thought responsible for killing the insects that ... (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia)
Bay observatory may get to grow with US refuge Jan 8, 2004
That means motivating people to learn how to get up early and focus on nature during
hushed dawn hours, when insects are still slow-moving, and hungry birds ... (San Francisco Chronicle, CA)
Derelict estate axed Jan 8, 2004
...daubed with graffiti. Some also complained about their homes being
infested with insects and ravaged by damp. Shona Webster, who ... (The Scotsman, UK)
NOW AND AGAIN Odd pursuits Jan 8, 2004
Then, one feels like throwing up when one thinks of those fellows whose tastebuds
start salivating at the sight of mice, lizards, insects et al. ... (The Statesman, India)
To dye for: keeping bees from GM crop Jan 6, 2004
The unwanted dispersal of herbicide-resistant genes by insects is one of the
biggest questions being asked by Australian farmers as we move towards ... (The Australian, Australia)
How animals cope with the cold Jan 5, 2004
Even some insects, such as the crane fly and snow flea, stay active in winter.
To protect themselves, animals that stay active in winter may change color. ... (Christian Science Monitor)
Getting bitten by the travel bug Jan 8, 2004
Big ones, too, flying right in front of our faces. Seems that we had attracted
a gathering of insects, and they in turn attracted the bats. ... (Barrington Times, RI)
'Survivor' tryouts held in Central Illinois Jan 8, 2004
...from 1997 to 1999. She said it was not uncommon to find insects in
food and go without water for weeks. Treadway's favorite show ... (Mattoon Journal, IL)
Provinces holding up queen bee imports Jan 8, 2004
...agreed this fall to accept the opening of the border to those imports, provided measures
were in place to guard against unwanted disease and parasitic insects. ... (Saskatoon Western Producer, Canada)
Chagas ’ disease : virulence factor identified Jan 7, 2004
Latin America. The agent responsible is a protozoan parasite, Trypanosoma
cruzi, transmitted by haematophagous insects. For survival ... (Innovations-Report, Germany)
Bug DeFence Automated Misting System Jan 8, 2004
...planned. The Bug DeFence System also does not attract unwanted insects
into your living space or spray poisonous toxins into the air. ... (PCT Online)
Capitalism and human misery ? a 2003 report card Jan 8, 2004
About 12 million children (34,000 per day) die of starvation every year, the United
Nations reports. They have nothing to eat, not even grass or insects. ... (People's Weekly World, United States)
Sacred burial cave Jan 8, 2004
...into the cave. The cave not only contains human remains, but also is
home to bats, owls and night other and insects. Many visitors ... (The National, Papua New Guinea)
Youth briefs for Jan. 8-15, 2004 Jan 8, 2004
...program. The Wonderful World of Insects, for ages 7-12, will be held
9 am to 11 am Feb. 21 at College of the Desert. Cost is $25. ... (The Desert Sun, CA)
Dunbar Cave home to many animals Jan 8, 2004
...identified as a leopard frog. Several kinds of moths and other insects
hibernate inside the cave entrance. Certain birds, such as ... (Clarksville Leaf Chronicle, TN)
This Week in the Garden: Rose-colored dreams Jan 8, 2004
...(Some experienced growers like to put a drop of white glue, such as
Elmer’s, on the cut end, to prevent the entry of boring insects.). ... (Santa Cruz Sentinel, CA)
City escapes damage from bad pesticide Jan 8, 2004
...sources of standing water around their homes and property to get rid of breeding
grounds for mosquitoes is the most effective way of fighting the insects ... (Cullman Times Online, AL)
Water Hyacinth - Threat To Our Water Bodies Jan 8, 2004
...feed and manure. In South America, the plants natural enemies, including
some insects and microbes, have held it in check. Of the ... (GhanaWeb, Ghana)
Park is going batty Jan 6, 2004
He likes the idea of fewer insects. "I figure bats are better than mosquitoes,"
Roberts said. Nick Bero, a recent resident of the area, agrees. ... (Wisconsin State Journal, WI)
Gypsy moth spraying planned in county Jan 8, 2004
...the county's conservationist, told the Land Information Committee Wednesday that
72 parcels comprising 8,992.72 acres will be sprayed for the pesky insects ... (Marinette Eagle Herald, WI)
Learn what to burn Jan 8, 2004
...a day. Never set wood directly on the ground because it will draw up
moisture and insects from the ground, Bower said. Polakow said ... (The Advertiser, LA)
New defense against insect pests developed Jan 7, 2004
...management. Other advantages of C. suttsuga are that it’s stable
in the environment, and insects readily ingest it. The discovery ... (AgriNews, IL)
Garden Calendar Jan 8, 2004
Fee: $12; members, $10. Also, find out how critters, from insects to mammals, survive
the winter and see if you have what it takes to survive. For ages 9-12. ... (Cleveland Plain Dealer, OH)
BC Newspaper Group Jan 7, 2004
Maclauchlan said another deep freeze of -40C weather, sustained for
a few days, would kill the insects off and stop the spread. ... (Kamloops This Week, Canada)
Flea collars answer fire chiefs' troubles Jan 8, 2004
A unique experiment undertaken by Shropshire fire chiefs to deal with tiny insects
that cause havoc by triggering fire alarms during the mating season has been ... (Shropshire Star, UK)
US Forest Products Industry Jan 7, 2004
...that discourage costly and frivolous litigation Active forest management of public
lands with adequate research and treatment to prevent wildfires, insects ... (SierraTimes.com)
Fire ecology is bad news for sprawl Jan 6, 2004
...suppression there. Low-level fires swept through periodically, destroying
fuel accumulations and killing destructive insects. As ... (Independent News Desk)
NYSTA Students Compete at Expo Jan 8, 2004
Designed to test students’ knowledge of turfgrasses and the weeds, diseases,
and insects that affect them, consisted of both hands-on and written tests. ... (Lawn & Landscape, OH)
Cold Weather Brings Some Relief From Pesky Critters Jan 5, 2004
..."The cold weather from people's perspective knocks back some of the obnoxious insects
like fire ants and mosquitos that we don't like to deal with, fleas maybe ... (KTRE, TX)
01.05.04 Osage Gardens greenhouse blooming Jan 5, 2004
...fertilizers. Instead of chemical sprays, about 800,000 lady bugs and
preying mantises are used each year to feed on harmful insects. ... (Grand Junction Sentinel, CO)
Chewonki Presents The World Of Bugs Jan 2, 2004
Is a bug an insect? Is a spider a bug? The BugMobile brings the world of
arthropods -- insects and their relatives -- into the bigger picture. ... (Wiscasset Newspaper, ME)
Battenkill trout decline linked to pollution Jan 2, 2004
That so-called sewage fungus forms slimy mats that can coat the river bottom, smothering
fish eggs and displacing insects that trout feed on, according to a ... (Barre Montpelier Times Argus, VT)
NATURE IN SHORT / Hornet, paper wasp nests turn into works of art ... Jan 5, 2004
They have to be. Paper wasps and hornets are hunting insects, feeding
their larva the meat of caterpillars, grasshoppers and other prey. ... (Daily Yomiuri, Japan)
A new year in the garden Jan 3, 2004
...- Spray roses and fruit trees with horticultural oil mixed with water to kill
overwintering insect eggs, mites, soft-bodied insects and some scale.. ... (San Francisco Chronicle, CA)
Look what the plant dragged in Jan 1, 2004
Mealybugs: These tiny, white, oval insects congregate in cottony masses on
leaves, stems and in crotches where leaves are attached to the stems. ... (Dallas Morning News (subscription), TX)
The Fourth Annual Winter Reading Festival Dec 17, 2003
...span impaired. Author Eric Grissell explains what insects are, what
their role is in the garden and how to attract them. Yes, that's ... (San Francisco Chronicle, CA)
Pesticides: A Potential Danger On Airlines 10 Dec 2003
Bug spray can be a potential danger in the skies. It is required on
some planes to kill insects coming in and out of other countries. ... (KIROtv.com, WA)
Questioning the success of the Green Revolution 10 Dec 2003
Birds, beneficial insects, bees, fishes, etc are the most vulnerable to insecticides.
Insects are becoming stronger equally to beat the action of pesticides. ... (The Daily Star, Bangladesh)
Ray mulls stormwater 10 Dec 2003
Through that program, volunteers monitor streams to identify insects in the water.
The insects that are found serve as a gauge of the stream's water quality. ... (Romeo Observer, MT, MT)
Thinking about math 10 Dec 2003
2. Ants, bees, moths, cockroaches and ladybugs are insects. Insects have 6 legs.
4. There are 28 legs, and they all belong to cats. How many cats are there? ... (Raleigh News, NC)
Save Energy With New Windows 10 Dec 2003
It's good to remember that window screens are created solely to keep insects
out of the home. They won't support children or pets leaning on them. ... (NBC5.com, IL)
Bill should help forest conditions 10 Dec 2003
Our current drought is making matters worse. Drought-stressed trees are
unable to fend of attacks from insects. New Mexico's landscape ... (El Defensor Chieftain, NM)
Showbiz: Seinfeld makes a movie 10 Dec 2003
Plans for the movie - which Seinfeld dreamed up and in which he will star as the
voice of a male bee in a cartoon world featuring the buzzing insects - came ... (New Zealand Herald, New Zealand)
More than BCS bugs USC 10 Dec 2003
...calls. Insects ran at least three players out of their rooms before
a victory Saturday over Saint Mary's in Moraga, Calif. Derrick ... (Arizona Republic, AZ)
Bass Calls Each Corpse 'Puzzle' to Solve 10 Dec 2003
Bass and colleagues study the life cycles of insects that feed on corpses.
They test ground-penetrating radar to detect hidden graves. ... (Los Angeles Times (subscription), CA)
Schools say no to irradiated meat 10 Dec 2003
South Sound school districts won't use ground beef that's been treated to eliminate
E. coli and other harmful bacteria, insects, parasites and fungi. ... (The Olympian, WA)
Remember when for the week of Oct. 1 10 Dec 2003
Their duties were to investigate the county's orchard conditions and
determine methods of protecting them from disease and insects. ... (Lassen County News, CA)
History Of Frog Deformities Suggests Emerging Disease 10 Dec 2003
These organisms are integral to the food web - they gobble up a large number
of insects and aquatic plants, and snakes, fish and birds eat them. ... (Science Daily (press release))
NS board listens to mother's busing concern 10 Dec 2003
In the past, summer school in the North Scott School District has often come to mean
a series of fun classes, such as "The Study of Insects" and "Math Magic.". ... (Eldrige North Scott Press, IA)
2 teens arrested in pig's beating 10 Dec 2003
...care of them," he said. "He loves animals, insects, dogs, pigs, and
he's always been that way. I can't see him doing anything.". (St. Petersburg Times, FL)
'Hawk Stalking' in Sulpher SpringsValley 10 Dec 2003
Around sunrise the cranes begin their daily commute to nearby farm fields, where
they’ll fill their crops with waste grain and insects before returning to ... (Colorado River Weekender, AZ)
First Experiments on Birds of Paradise Tie Metabolism, Ecology 10 Dec 2003
...its metabolism. Species that restricted their diets to fruits had a
lower metabolism than those that ate fruit and insects. He found ... (AScribe)
Fishing deck sure to hook anglers 10 Dec 2003
The vegetation attracts insects, which in turn attracts the fish.". The
deck frame is also adjacent to a weed bed where fish tend to feed. ... (Orange Central Western Daily, Australia)
Compactors at Western ‘ environmentally sound , ’ but ‘ ... 10 Dec 2003
Thank God for the cold weather,” said Lambert, since the chill in the air
has lowered the number of insects, especially around the compactor itself. ... (Macomb Eagle, IL)
Forsythia — a spray of golden yellow flowers 10 Dec 2003
If you have questions about fertilizer use, lawn care, soil, plants, insects,
or any problems regarding foothill gardening, call them at 223-6838. (Ledger Dispatch, CA)
Teacher tracks night owl migrations 10 Dec 2003
...whets disappear in their night sky. They're off to prey on mice, shrews,
small birds and insects. They'll perhaps elude the great ... (WVEC.com (subscription), VA)
Indiana researchers say West Nile could be boosted by dry weather 10 Dec 2003
If mosquitoes hatch in an area that's merely damp, fish and other aquatic predators
might not be able to reach them and the insects have a better chance to live ... (WHAS 11.com (subscription), KY)
The Naturalist's Corner 10 Dec 2003
This elfin predator feeds primarily on insects and small rodents but
occasionally takes squirrels, bats and even birds its own size. ... (Waynesville Smoky Mountain News, NC)
Funding to Help City Gird for $23.2M Beetle Battle 10 Dec 2003
...said. The black and white insects, natives of China, were discovered
seven years ago in the Greenpoint section of Brooklyn. Since ... (New York Newsday, United States)
Mussel bound 10 Dec 2003
...plant life to flourish. This results in healthier populations of
aquatic insects, the staple diet of most fish. Five species of ... (Independent, UK)
Contest helps landscaping students grow 10 Dec 2003
Teams from seven schools identified plants, tools, and insects, created landscape
plans, and picked out the best examples from different plant families as part ... (Toledo Blade, OH)
USDA to offer radiation - treated beef to schoolkids 10 Dec 2003
Irradiation, which has been endorsed by the World Health Organization, exposes
food to ionizing radiation that kills insects, molds and potentially deadly ... (Tulsa World (subscription), OK)
Reactions to passage of Healthy Forest Initiative 10 Dec 2003
...agrees the forests need to be cleaned up after years of fire suppressing policies
which have allowed fuels to build up and have infected forests with insects ... (Blue Mountain Eagle, OR)
Builders rocking the ecology 10 Dec 2003
They stop soil erosion. They provide homes for many insects, spiders, scorpions
and snakes that are part of the whole ecology of the veld. ... (The Star, Africa)
Monarch butterflies bring their beauty in annual gathering 10 Dec 2003
Melanie Ramirez. "It's a nice way to finish up our section on insects.
The kids have been waiting for this for weeks.". Typically ... (Register-Pajaronian, CA)
Tonight We're Gonna Party Like It's 1979 10 Dec 2003
...afraid/You always said the world would never last." The band writes gothic permutations
of love songs and war lamentations, but one line from "Animals + Insects ... (Minneapolis City Pages, MN)
Effort against extinction 10 Dec 2003
Wetlands filter and purify water; scavengers and decomposers recycle nutrients and
enrich soils; insects pollinate, and birds distribute seeds for the plants ... (Oregonian, OR)
Music teacher makes use of composing skill 10 Dec 2003
While animals and insects in the garden provide the themes for the first two books,
her next book, aimed at a higher skill level, will move into the fantasy ... (Otago Daily Times, New Zealand)
Beekeepers want insecticide to be banned 10 Dec 2003
It is licensed in the UK for coating the seeds of rape and sugar-beet. A systemic
insecticide, it moves through the plants and kills insects when they feed. ... (The Herald, UK)
Taking on a new industry 10 Dec 2003
...highly strung and susceptible to disease, so great care must be taken to ensure that
the animals are kept in a closed shed that not only keeps harmful insects ... (Bombala Times, Australia)
Christmas gifts for pets booming 10 Dec 2003
They have also been popular among owners of dogs who travel in utes
to protect their pup's eyes from flying grit, insects and debris. ... (Townsville Bulletin, Australia)
When mating urge is suicide 10 Dec 2003
...worms, cicadas and centipedes. Mrs Mitlehner uses veranda lights to
attract the insects for the antechinuses. She has received help ... (Wodonga Border Mail, Australia)
Insects, garbage allegedly Dec 4, 2003
By JAMES KOGUTKIEWICZ - GM Today Staff. WAUKESHA - Three children allegedly
lived in a Jackson Court apartment surrounded by cockroaches ... (Milwaukee Freeman Newspapers, WI)
Columnist Ron Kantowski: Fire and ice -- and insects -- in the ... Nov 25, 2003
Ron Kantowski is a Las Vegas Sun sports writer. Reach him at ron@lasvegassun.com
or (702) 259-4088. It was one degree below zero ... (Las Vegas Sun, NV)
Sorting good insects from bad Nov 30, 2003
...the seven shelterbelts would provide a facility for post-graduate students from
the University of Sydney Orange (USO) campus to study the impact of insects ... (Orange Central Western Daily, Australia)
A farewell - - and a recommendation Dec 9, 2003
As a parting token of my gratitude, let me share with you my pleasure in a book
I have just finished reading: "For the Love of Insects," by Thomas Eisner ... (Boston Globe, MA)
Grove Elementary student's speech on insects wins at state Nov 21, 2003
Her speech describes the appearance of what she describes as "caterpillars of
mass destruction," and offers ways to get rid of the insects, including ... (Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, WI)
Guardsman battled insects, other pests in Kuwait Nov 18, 2003
But Ashley had help controlling the pests. The base also had gecko lizards,
which Ashley took pains to protect because they eat insects. (KTVB, ID)
Japanese man warned over stealing insects Nov 16, 2003
The smuggler had around a dozen beetles stowed in his hand luggage along with a spiked
hatchet for gouging insects out of logs, specimen bottles and bug-doping ... (New Zealand Herald, New Zealand)
Insects endanger coconuts in Hainan Nov 23, 2003
Experts have warned that exotic pests will destroy the coconut plantations on
South China's tropical Hainan Island within several years if no effective ... (China Daily, China)
Roaches and ants are only insects Taipei kids know Nov 23, 2003
One day not long ago, a Taipei schoolteacher asked his fifth graders
to bring insects to school. The insects were needed as specimens ... (China Post, Taiwan)
Students inspect insects at lock-in Nov 14, 2003
Benford, Mrs. Cronic and Mrs. Hanes and 85 six grade students from her science class,
spent the night in the gym collecting, classifying, and mounting insects ... (Morgan County Citizen, GA)
Soil fungi affect parasitism of foliage-feeding insects Nov 24, 2003
Recent studies have shown the importance of links between soil organisms
and those feeding above-ground. However, to date these ... (EurekAlert, DC)
On the Front Lines Against Scaley Invaders Dec 9, 2003
They are scale insects, and many gardeners know how hard it is to keep
them at bay. Imagine trying to keep them out of the country. ... (Agricultural Research Service)
Boomerang: Jonny Quest Marathons Dec 9, 2003
...and Jonny Quest vs. The Cyber Insects (1995)-all produced by the
legendary Hanna-Barbera Animation Studios. "Jonny Quest earned ... (Animated Bliss, MD)
Cold weather doesn't stop ash borers Dec 9, 2003
Emerald Ash Borers are insects which are killing ash trees around
the state. The insects were recently found in Saginaw County. ... (WJRT, MI)
ROYAL FLUSH Dec 8, 2003
By JONATHAN SEGAL. Researchers who study the orange-and-black insects
say at least 69,000 of them are wintering in local trees. Last ... (Monterey County Herald, CA)
Recluse spiders thrive on death Dec 7, 2003
According to conventional wisdom, spraying kills insects that the spider eats, which
cuts off the spider's food supply, which leads to the spider's death by ... (Chicago Tribune (subscription), IL)
Asian insect no friend of sago palm's fronds Dec 5, 2003
...week for several weeks. Since the insects invade the roots, the soil
around the plant also has to be treated. Insecticides such as ... (St. Petersburg Times, FL)
Mechumps' Mess Dec 9, 2003
When testing the health of a creek or stream, scientists look at two
main categories: the fish community and the aquatic insects. ... (Richmond.com, VA)
Oak tree taken down Dec 9, 2003
The trees are significant for birds' habitat and for bird feeding. Insects
burrow in the bark and some insects lay eggs on the leaves. ... (Albany Democrat Herald, OR)
Scientists use light beams to track mine-seeking bees Dec 7, 2003
...find buried explosives and land mines, but through a collaboration with colleagues
at Montana State University, the patterns produced by the searching insects ... (Billings Gazette, MT)
EU fails to lift ban on biotech foods Dec 9, 2003
Biotech crops, including corn and soybeans genetically modified to resist insects
or specific weed-killers, have been widely grown for years in the United ... (Boston Globe, MA)
OC Vector District Agrees to Forgo Employee Bonuses Dec 9, 2003
They say they've made significant progress in eradicating them, but the
insects could become a significant problem if the program is halted. ... (Los Angeles Times (subscription), CA)
Hapai new head of astronomy center Dec 9, 2003
...the University of Hawaii at Manoa, had spent 18 years as a professor of biology at
UHH where she became known as the "Bug Lady" for her presentations on insects ... (Hawaii Tribune-Herald, HI)
Parade winds through Twain Harte Dec 8, 2003
Back by popular demand and sounding sort of like musical insects, the Twain Harte
Amateur Neighborhood Kazoo Symphony buzzed the crowd with Christmas carols. ... (Union Democrat, CA)
Southwest Minnesota news and notes Dec 9, 2003
...and Kasson will address issues specific to southeastern Minnesota -- aphids, corn
rootworm, silage and corn variety trials, and alfalfa diseases and insects. ... (Rochester Agri News, MN)
Owls lose cover Dec 9, 2003
Burrowing owls favor open, dry and sparsely vegetated land with available burrows
from creatures such as ground squirrels and forages on rodents and insects. ... (Morgan Hill Times, CA)
Scientists breed new rival for pesticides Dec 2, 2003
The use of these insects, numbering nearly 85 million, has led to a 70 percent
decrease in the use of pesticides at three local parks - the Sunqiao Modern ... (EastDay.com, China)
Pa. Officials Aim to Help Endangered Bats Dec 8, 2003
By MARC LEVY. HARRISBURG, Pa. - Snoozing in an abandoned church by day and crossing
a two-lane highway by night to feed on insects, a colony of endangered and ... (Washington Post, DC)
Cheaper by the dollar Dec 8, 2003
...on screwdriver set ($1.29); pen shaped like a stick of dynamite ($1); key chain
($1); Scientific Wonders' 3-D dinosaur puzzle ($1); outsized rubber insects ... (Toronto Star, Canada)
Pa. Officials Aim to Help Endangered Bats Dec 8, 2003
By MARC LEVY. HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Snoozing in an abandoned church by day and crossing
a two-lane highway by night to feed on insects, a colony of endangered and ... (Newsday)
Research at the bottom of the world Dec 9, 2003
Hundreds of nematode species are found in each handful of dirt. Insects
feast on the nematodes, which creates a more complex food web. ... (Salt Lake Tribune, UT)
Pangolins in trouble Dec 8, 2003
Occasionally, the pangolin eats other soft-bodied insects or grubs but it favours
ants which it picks up frantically using its long, sticky tongue which can ... (The Star, Malaysia)
Germaine Greer worries that she is imposing too much order in the ... Dec 7, 2003
Wild plant communities belong together in a way that garden plants don't. The insects
in the garden, among which must be numbered the super-pests bred in Dutch ... (Telegraph.co.uk, UK)
Pa. Officials Aim to Help Endangered Bats Dec 8, 2003
By MARC LEVY, Associated Press Writer. HARRISBURG, Pa. — Snoozing in an abandoned
church by day and crossing a two-lane highway by night to feed on insects, a ... (Los Angeles Times (subscription), CA)
Malaria: Treated Nets to the Rescue Dec 9, 2003
The treated net, he posited, is not only peculiar to mosquito but has
a repulsive odour and killing effects against other insects. ... (AllAfrica.com, Africa)
Pa. Officials Aim to Help Endangered Bats Dec 8, 2003
By MARC LEVY, Associated Press Writer. HARRISBURG, Pa. - Snoozing in an abandoned
church by day and crossing a two-lane highway by night to feed on insects, a ... (Yahoo News)
Scientists seek DNA database of organisms Dec 9, 2003
To test the technique, Herbert has examined 1,000 species of insects -- ants, bees,
dragonflies, mayflies, moths and butterflies -- and found he could tell all ... (San Jose Mercury News, CA)
Pa. Officials Aim to Help Endangered Bats Dec 8, 2003
8 — Snoozing in an abandoned church by day and crossing a two-lane highway by night
to feed on insects, a colony of endangered and highly sensitive bats has ... (ABC News)
Mysterious Barrier duck deaths another blow for DoC Dec 9, 2003
Barrier-based DoC officer Jim Flack said a lack of suitable food, with drier-than-usual
pasture making it difficult for the brown teal to forage for insects ... (New Zealand Herald, New Zealand)
Lions Take Pride in Their Speed Dec 9, 2003
In a race between Earth's tinier animals - insects - a dragonfly could flit
through the air at 36 mph, while a bumblebee buzzed along at 6mph. ... (Newsday)
Munching Along Nov 29, 2003
The insects are chowing down on wooden structures, from houses to living
trees. Consequently, New Orleans has also become a central ... (Science News)
A boy, a peach and a bunch of bugs survive a sticky situation Dec 9, 2003
By Elise Mullinix. James Trotter's life is the pits, until a giant
peach and a merry band of insects come along. That's the gist ... (Athens Daily Review, TX)
Pa. Officials Aim to Help Endangered Bats Dec 8, 2003
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Snoozing in an abandoned church by day and crossing a two-lane
highway by night to feed on insects, a colony of endangered and highly ... (Bradenton Herald, FL)
Pa. Officials Aim to Help Endangered Bats Dec 8, 2003
Snoozing in an abandoned church by day and crossing a two-lane highway by night
to feed on insects, a colony of endangered and highly sensitive bats has ... (Wilmington Morning Star, NC)
Pa. officials aim to help endangered bats Dec 8, 2003
By MARC LEVY. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Snoozing in an abandoned church by day
and crossing a two-lane highway by night to feed on insects, a colony of ... (Times Picayune, LA)
UF to open butterfly research center Dec 7, 2003
...a scientist, Emmel trekked through tropical jungles and the Florida Keys searching
for endangered species of one of nature's most beautiful and colorful insects ... (South Florida Sun-Sentinel, FL)
Kerala News > Siberian bird sighted in Wayanad Dec 7, 2003
The bird keeps singly or in pairs, usually seen perched atop a low bush and making
short descents to the ground for insects before returning to the same perch ... (New Kerala, India)
Wildlife officials looking to help bats survive road project Dec 7, 2003
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Snoozing in an abandoned church by day and crossing a two-lane
highway by night to feed on insects, a colony of endangered and highly ... (Sioux City Journal, IA)
Haven for wildlife and an education for children Dec 9, 2003
BIRDS, butterflies and insects will be among the visitors to a wildlife
haven in Barnstaple that has been developed with a £6,000 grant. ... (North Devon Gazette & Advertiser, UK)
Stuffed mammals not stuffy Dec 7, 2003
...five-toed feet. It managed to coexist with the dinosaurs, creeping
out of its cave at night to eat worms and small insects. It had ... (Akron Beacon Journal, OH)
Harvest Moon : Friends of Mineral Town Dec 8, 2003
And you could collect Gyroids and NES games and insects and fish. Here, though...
I just don't know. The people are all so simple and serious. ... (1Up, United States)
Outdoor bar owners pinned Dec 8, 2003
...a drink order and closed as the drink is made. “Their concerns were
for insects and rodents. It’s not like I have a bunch of ... (The Advertiser, LA)
Yellow jackets worthy of study, but be careful Dec 7, 2003
Females have a stinger at the tip of the abdomen. Like ants, they can bite
via their mouth parts. Yellow jackets eat insects, spiders and nectar. ... (Conroe Courier, TX)
Danville storm water cleanup will be costly Dec 9, 2003
Other pollutants that would be illegal to discharge would be pesticides, which kill
insects that aquatic animals eat, and fertilizers that can cause aquatic ... (Danville Advocate, KY)
Pining for authenticity Dec 8, 2003
...triangular Christmas tree shape. Then, there’s the state inspection
to check for trees with diseases and insects. All the behind ... (Charleston Gazette, WV)
Seek & stalk discovery walk Dec 7, 2003
I’ve read some research that imply that dogbane might be more susceptible to
injury by insects if humans have handled them during its growing stage. ... (WHAS 11.com (subscription), KY)
Selecting holiday plants Dec 8, 2003
Check for insects. Mealy bugs, aphids and whitefly are most common insect
problems. Avoid plants with yellow or damaged leaves or insect damage. ... (Go Erie, PA)
Clean up of polluted Suisun ranch complete Dec 9, 2003
Toxaphene polluted the soil. The pesticide, banned by the federal government in 1990
as a suspected carcinogen, was once used to keep insects off of livestock. ... (Fairfield Daily Republic, CA)
Enter, Stage Fright Dec 9, 2003
It starts with dogs and escalates through loneliness, flying, death,
sickness, deep water, financial problems, insects and heights. ... (CIO Magazine, Australia)
Ask the experts Dec 6, 2003
...workers. All three species are considered beneficial because they prey
on a variety of harmful insects and feed them to their young. ... (Poughkeepsie Journal, NY)
Steritech's McGuinness Receives Prestigious `40 Under 40' Award Dec 9, 2003
From Mike's early education in insects, pesticides and the pest management industry,
he developed a philosophical outlook with a core tenet being the ... (Yahoo News (press release))
How Lice and Bird Feathers Stick Together Dec 9, 2003
The study also showed why size matters to parasites: Lice infest bird species
with feathers that are just the right size so the insects can hide between ... (Innovations-Report, Germany)
Asian Long-horned Beetles Turn Up In Maspeth Cemetery 20 Nov 2003
Long Island. The two-inch-long insects have long antennae and spotted
bodies and bore holes into trees to lay their eggs. The larvae ... (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Insects Prove to Be Good Crime Witnesses Oct 24, 2003
Maggots and other insects found at a crime scene can provide investigators with
important clues, according to a new exhibit making its world premiere at the ... (Newsday)
Guardsman battled insects, other pests in Kuwait Nov 18, 2003
But Ashley had help controlling the pests. The base also had gecko lizards,
which Ashley took pains to protect because they eat insects. (KTVB, ID)
Japanese man warned over stealing insects Nov 16, 2003
The smuggler had around a dozen beetles stowed in his hand luggage along with a spiked
hatchet for gouging insects out of logs, specimen bottles and bug-doping ... (New Zealand Herald, New Zealand)
Insects disrupt social and economic activities in Aowin-Suaman ... Oct 19, 2003
Dadieso (W/R), Oct.19, GNA - Swarms of small black insects that bite and suck human
blood are said to have descended on many communities in the Aowin-Suaman ... (GhanaWeb, Ghana)
Science Museum Premiers New Exhibit, 'CSI: Crime Scene Insects' Oct 24, 2003
The maggots and other insects found at a crime scene can provide investigators
with important clues. That's according to a new exhibit ... (KARE, MN)
Letters: Consequences of GM crop trials for weeds and insects Oct 22, 2003
However, the results also show that there were more weeds and insects
in the GMHT beet and rape fields than in the maize fields. ... (The Times (subscription), UK)
Alachua County Sheriff's Office Uses Insects to Learn About Those ... Oct 21, 2003
By David Harrison/WCJB TV 20 News. The Alachua County Sheriff's Office has been
learning how insects found on a dead body are helpful to their investigation. ... (WCJB, FL)
Insects on the menu at school 'Bug Fry' Oct 21, 2003
Insects offer us products, such as honey, wax and silk; help pollinate our crops;
provide food for animals further up on the food chain; are often used as ... (Princeton Packet, NJ)
Crime Scene Insects opens Saturday at the Science Museum Oct 23, 2003
...enthralled with how authorities piece together seemingly insignificant evidence to
solve criminal cases -- has given rise to "Crime Scene Insects," an exhibit ... (Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription), MN)
NB : Shrimps beat sneezes ; Hepatitis hope ; Insects aside . . . Oct 31, 2003
Shrimp shells could provide a new hay fever treatment, say scientists
at Oxford University. They contain chitin, which can be refined ... (The Times (subscription), UK)
Students inspect insects at lock-in Nov 14, 2003
Mrs. Cronic and Mrs. Hanes and 85 six grade students from her science class, spent
the night in the gym collecting, classifying, and mounting insects as an ... (Morgan County Citizen, GA)
Meet the beetles: Greenhouse gurus seek invasive insects Oct 24, 2003
Most people are eager to get rid of the insects, which can creep through cracks
into homes in an effort to find a warm place to spend the winter. ... (Muncie Star Press, IN)
Drought, insects killing Southwest's pinon trees Oct 22, 2003
When bark beetle grubs tunnel into a healthy tree, sap drowns and pushes them out
of the trunks, but the insects are now feasting unopposed, turning into adult ... (Boston Globe, MA)
Live Insects Consumed Nightly at SpookyWorld! Oct 22, 2003
FOXBORO, Mass., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Only in the USA: Alana Joseph,
recently honored by President Bush for service to our country ... (Yahoo News (press release))
Don ’ t let insects get your oleanders Oct 28, 2003
Canker-like lesions may form on the young shoots. It is possible that infestations
by scale insects or mealybugs open the way for infection by the bacteria. ... (Wilmington Morning Star, NC)
Rockwell introduces BaitPlate for crawling insects Oct 31, 2003
Station, introduced at the recent NPMA convention in Dallas, can be used for placing
gel, liquid or granular baits for ants, roaches and other crawling insects ... (Pest Control, OH)
Weather, insects deplete local cranberry crop Nov 13, 2003
A combination of all of that had an impact on us.". Insects were also
a major problem for many growers this year, LaFleur said. "There ... (Brockton Enterprise, MA)
Northland Nature: Despite cold weather, some insects are hanging ... Oct 31, 2003
...to be seen. We don’t expect to see insects and spiders at this time,
but nearly every day (and night) they are here. As the sun ... (Duluth Budgeteer News, MN)
Insects found in Maple food Oct 30, 2003
For the most part, they aren't going to hurt you.". Kennedy added that the
average person unknowingly consumes about one pound of insects per year. ... (North Texas Daily)
Paws still popular, but owners stick up for insects Nov 7, 2003
By LISA MILLER. The latest fashion for pampered pets include stick-on
jewellery, stylish "doggles" and an array of groovy outfits ... (Daily Telegraph, Australia)
They're dropping like flying insects Nov 7, 2003
Activision have given a "significantly smaller release schedule," the
blame for a loss of $10.1 million. As a result, three titles ... (Games Asylum, UK)
11 die as insects swarm Sudan town Nov 2, 2003
The appearance of the epidemic is linked to the unprecedented increase in the
grasshopper insects,” the daily quoted the health authorities as saying. ... (Manila Times, Philippines)
Farmers get training to identify, control insects Nov 11, 2003
...of Mount Providence, Alexandria, New Ground and Teak Pen in Clarendon, last week
received training in the identification and control of insects and diseases ... (Jamaica Observer, Jamaica)
Writer turns fascination for insects into book Oct 25, 2003
By Alisha Semchuck, Correspondent. So the journalist-turned-author and publisher
wrote a book to share her lifelong interest with the world of insects. ... (Ventura County Star, CA)
To Treat or Not to Treat for Bugs? Nov 4, 2003
...not?". Researchers often suggest numbers, based on experimental data,
of pest insects per square foot that can cause damage. But ... (TurfGrass Trends, OH)
Gardening with Eileen: These pests are a pain in the grass Nov 11, 2003
Less than one-half of 1 percent of all insects are plant pests. Many
beneficial insects feed upon harmful ones. It is important ... (Marco Island Eagle, FL)
'CSI' comes to life in museum insect exhibit Oct 26, 2003
Maggots and other insects found at a crime scene can provide investigators with important
clues, according to a new exhibit that made its world premiere at the ... (Billings Gazette, MT)
Smallest gumshoes are often underfoot Oct 26, 2003
The maggots and other insects found at a crime scene can provide investigators with
important clues, according to a new exhibit that made its world premiere at ... (Duluth News Tribune, MN)
U entomologist tests biological controls to solve soy aphid ... Nov 4, 2003
...mall insects no larger than a pinhead create an enormous predicament
for Minnesota farmers: whether to use insecticides. Because ... (The Minnesota Daily, MN)
Dragonfly expert studies flight Nov 2, 2003
He noticed that the best fly-fishing lures look like aquatic insects,
so he made his lures look like aquatic insects. To do this ... (Lawrence Journal World, KS)
MINNESOTA: Science Museum premieres new exhibit Oct 24, 2003
The maggots and other insects found at a crime scene can provide investigators with
important clues, according to a new exhibit making its world premiere at ... (Grand Forks Herald, ND)
Creepy. Crawly. Friendly. Oct 23, 2003
They are the bites of insects, such as mosquitoes. Spiders, contrary to popular
belief, are not insects. Insects have six legs; spiders have eight. ... (St. Paul Pioneer Press, MN)
Starring role for ‘ CSI ’ bugs Nov 12, 2003
The new CSI: Crime Scene Insects exhibition is making its world debut
at the Science Museum of Minnesota. Inspired by the popular ... (World Leisure News, UK)
Maggots Graduate To Crime Fighters Oct 27, 2003
Maggots and other insects found at a crime scene can provide investigators with important
clues, according to a new exhibit that made its world premiere at the ... (CBS News)
Not all plants are vegans Oct 24, 2003
For example, the "carnivorous" plants (meat-eaters). They are adapted for capturing
insects or other small invertebrates by means of clever pitfalls and traps. ... (Mansfield News Journal, OH)
Another look at spiders Oct 21, 2003
...way, they continue to fascinate us with their tenacity, their intricate window-ledge
webs, more efficient than any fly swatter for trapping wandering insects. ... (iBerkshires.com, United States)
APHIDS : Now you see them , now you don ’ t Oct 29, 2003
He added that the bluish gray insects “were pretty bad” when his team
ran at sub district in Pendleton a week ago. Oregon Department ... (Wallowa County Chieftain, OR)
Colors and bugs led to a painting career that took wing Nov 7, 2003
The natural beauty of insects, particularly the grasshoppers she sees
in her yard, seemed ripe to depict in a painting, she says. ... (Albuquerque Tribune, NM)
Guinn: Storage and sanitation keys to pantry pests Nov 6, 2003
Though no diseases have been associated with these insects, their presence
is undesirable and they make food unfit for human consumption. ... (Carolina Morning News, SC)
Feasting on the forest Nov 17, 2003
An army of insects and fungi is unleashing "plague after plague" on America's
forests, threatening the ecological balance of the nation's woodlands. ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)
Schools brace for the sounds of spring Oct 31, 2003
The creatures in question were cicadas, irksome insects that emerge from the ground
every 17 years to mate and lay their eggs, and in doing so, wreak havoc on ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)
Scientists Believe Ancient Arachnids May Have Spun Silk Like ... Nov 7, 2003
Early insects were probably their main food source. Scavengers and
bacteria normally destroy the thin, delicate exoskeletons of ... (Science Daily (press release))
Forest Service proposes aerial spraying for weeds Oct 29, 2003
...plants infiltrating the Helena National Forest includes aerial and ground spraying
of herbicides, as well as enlisting the aid of goats, sheep and insects. ... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
The Butterfly Effect Nov 19, 2003
...half a world away. If one wing beat could alter the atmosphere, what about
clouds of the colourful insects? Wild theories aside, butterflies ... (OneWorld, UK)
Science Museum of Minnesota opens new exhibit Oct 25, 2003
..."CSI: Crime Scene Insects" makes its premiere today at the Science Museum
of Minnesota, the first stop of a tour booked through 2007. ... (WRIC TV, VA)
Simple and Safe Steps to Help Stop the West Nile Virus Oct 22, 2003
However, there are simple, safe and effective steps that can be taken
to dramatically help ward off the insects that carry the disease. ... (Yahoo News (press release))
Attack plan: find agent to take on enemy Oct 20, 2003
Small in size, these predator insects can be spectacularly effective by doing tremendous
damage to weeds plaguing farms, wildlife habitat and water courses. ... (Saskatoon Western Producer, Canada)
IAEA Fights Malaria-Carrying Mosquitoes with Nuclear Technology Oct 23, 2003
The male insects are transported to laboratories at Seibersdorf, near Vienna, and
there they are sterilized by being exposed to large doses of gamma radiation. ... (Voice of America)
Science Museum's new exhibit bound to bug even 'CSI' fans Oct 25, 2003
CSI: Crime Scene Insects," opening today, delves into the gory details of forensic
entomology, the science of using insect evidence to help solve crimes. ... (St. Paul Pioneer Press, MN)
Hungry? Try munching on a chemist Nov 16, 2003
And why am I doing this? Because it allows me to call attention to the remarkable
chemistry of insects. Let's start with the salt marsh moth. ... (Montreal Gazette, Canada)
Ghoulish Glow: Microbes Inside Worms Kill Pests Oct 31, 2003
Plant growers trying to reduce their dependence on chemical pesticides are increasingly
using microscopic worms as a natural means of controlling insects. ... (Genome News Network)
Give peace with bugs a chance Nov 13, 2003
His game plan is laid out in a fascinating book, entitled "Insects and Gardens"
(Timber Press, with photos by Carll Goodpasture, $29.95 hardcover, 2001). ... (Penn Live, PA)
Scale problem killing palms Nov 16, 2003
There can be so many of these insects in an infestation the leaves turn white,"
said Ty McDonald, a Kona - based University of Hawaii cooperative extension ... (West Hawaii Today, HI)
Africa to Acquire Biological Anti-Malaria Technology Nov 17, 2003
Eventually, it will be used for the control of horticultural insects, according to
Dr Ellie Osir of the International Centre for Insect Physiology and Ecology ... (AllAfrica.com, Africa)
Praying mantises are efficient killers of garden pests Nov 5, 2003
They are, perhaps, the most anthropomorphic of insects, with the ability to turn
their heads and rest their forelegs in a position that looks like they are ... (Salt Lake Tribune, UT)
Cup of research is half-full Nov 3, 2003
More research is needed, he says, to keep growers in business, trim production
costs and protect the world's coffee crop from insects that now cause $500 ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)
Officials warning state's hispanics of dangerous delicacy Nov 18, 2003
...last week began warning consumers, especially pregnant women and children, not
to eat grasshoppers from Oaxaca because they believe the insects caused lead ... (Bridgewater Courier News, NJ)
All Africa News Agency Nov 17 2003 Features Nov 17, 2003
Eventually, it will be used for the control of horticultural insects, according to
Dr Ellie Osir of the International Centre for Insect Physiology and Ecology ... (Worldwide Faith News (press release))
Expert: Drought likely to get worse Nov 13, 2003
...drought. And a forest health specialist said the county also is facing
an infestation of insects that will kill off a number of trees. ... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Project aims to clean filthy flies Nov 13, 2003
...a pest of pastured cattle as they once were for confined beef," said entomologist
Phil Scholl, who heads the ARS Midwest Livestock Insects Research Unit ... (Salem Farm and Dairy, OH)
Bugs and jazz are highlights of traveling Smithsonian tour Nov 7, 2003
Everybody's fascinated with insects in one way or another, whether it's the
'Eeew, gross' factor or 'Oh gosh, I've never seen anything like that before ... (Katu.com, OR)
Celebration as rare bird thrives Nov 10, 2003
In the summer they require a large supply of insects, especially grasshoppers,
to feed their chicks; while in the winter they need a rich source of seeds. ... (BBC News, UK)
Desert locusts causing havoc Oct 23, 2003
...and control outbreaks, Monard said. Swarms of the migratory insects
can devastate crops within minutes. The locusts threaten crops ... (The Mercury, Africa)
Pa. state insect may not reside in Pennsylvania Oct 23, 2003
Rawlins said the reason for this oversight was not the fault of a specific party.
The documentation system used to classify insects is not precise enough. ... (Penn State Digital Collegian, PA)
Swarms of locusts threatening N . Africa - UN Oct 22, 2003
...she added. Swarms of the migratory insects can devastate crops within
minutes as they fly in huge numbers in search of food. The ... (Reuters AlertNet, UK)
Preserving the nation's founding words Oct 27, 2003
On the Constitution, they made fills for little areas that feeding
by tiny insects had taken away decades ago. Nicholson explains ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)
Global trade aided beetle battle Oct 26, 2003
The problem of insects and diseases hitchhiking around the globe has been with us
"since we humans started moving around," says CFIA biologist Jon Bell, who ... (Toronto Star, Canada)
Patti Nagai: Tips to keep beetles out of your home Oct 31, 2003
Although an attractive insect (as far as insects go), it is a detrimental
pest that eats voraciously. Ladybugs are considered beneficial ... (Journal Times Online, WI)
Plants need proper climate indoors Nov 14, 2003
...best indoors. Give each plant a health checkup before you bring it indoors.
Look for signs of disease or insects. Plants with discolored ... (Gainesville Times, GA)
ARS celebrates 50 years of farmland work Nov 14, 2003
...with funding for research.". Another test being done is seeing if certain
insects will help destroy salt cedar. The original effort ... (Sulphur Springs Country World News, TX)
Battling the invasion of ladybugs Oct 22, 2003
The insects are annoying this time of year, but in the growing season they are useful
biological controls, feeding on aphids, mealybugs and other soft-bodied ... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Cockroaches affected by old age Nov 19, 2003
When the team put the insects on a mini treadmill, adults that had reached the
ripe old age of 60 weeks took half as many steps per second as one-week old ... (Ananova, UK)
Animal advocate's trial is postponed Oct 30, 2003
...just trying to help animals will have her day in court next month, to answer a charge
that she plagued her neighborhood with rodents and insects after setting ... (New Jersey Journal, NJ)
Local plants added to at-risk list Nov 18, 2003
...said. When humans show up and bring with them a host of new plants,
animals and insects, the native island biology suffers. "Island ... (Honolulu Advertiser, HI)
Asian conservationists get pointers Oct 30, 2003
FOR staffer Krista Sharp and volunteer Patricia Kurpeal donned waders to scoop up
the insects from Hazel Run, which was running muddy and high at Alum Spring ... (The Free Lance-Star, VA)
Nursery owner honored for efforts to promote Manatee Nov 19, 2003
The Garrisons introduced beneficial insects, such as ladybugs, certain mites, wasps
and other predatory insects to plants in order to kill other harmful insects ... (Bradenton Herald, FL)
A boy and his mantis Nov 5, 2003
...technically a disposable spider. Mantids are one of the few predatory
insects that will go after just about anything. In fact, some ... (Oregonian, OR)
New foreign pests invade US trees; devastation feared Nov 18, 2003
By Howard Libit. Species by species, they're being invaded by insects
and fungi, native and foreign. Scientists fear their loss will ... (Seattle Times, WA)
The tomato challenge Nov 9, 2003
The greenhouses have been created at the AIT and research there concentrates on three
types of tomato-loving insects: leaf miner, whitefly and thrip, commonly ... (Bangkok Post, Thailand)
Outside: A Monthly Guide to the World Around You Nov 1, 2003
...protect plants from weather extremes, downed leaves also play an important role
in sustaining a community of tiny things: bacteria, fungi, insects, worms and ... (Washington Post, DC)
Patina of TLC Oct 24, 2003
Insects: In India, we are surrounded by insects that inflict great
harm to antiquities. The most common are termites. There are ... (Business Standard, India)
Halloween Garden Oct 27, 2003
Carnivorous plants tend to grow in areas with poor and infertile soil, so they've
developed the ability to trap and extract the nutrients they need from insects ... (CBS News)
In the market Oct 24, 2003
Among the tactics Rosenburgh employs at Middle Earth are covering crops with fabric
to prevent harmful insects from gaining access and planting cover crops ... (Amesbury News, MA)
Welcomed by humans, fall heat befuddles bugs Oct 20, 2003
Gibb. In any event, said Kroening, as the bugs become more of a nuisance,
the insects will come under greater scientific scrutiny. ... (St. Louis Dispatch, MO)
They're harmless, they're good for a yard — and they're ... Oct 23, 2003
So I sleep completely under the covers.". While one or two ladybugs are nothing
to fear, Atkinson said, it's a different story when the insects band together. ... (Elizabethtown News Enterprise, KY)
A garden of poetry in the city's heart Oct 22, 2003
Generally, poetic souls favored autumn, which -- with its crying insects, fragile
flowers and falling leaves -- epitomized the fleeting nature of life. ... (The Japan Times, Japan)
A Moth, a Butterfly, an Elegant Merger of Science and Art Nov 17, 2003
...scales come off easily. Insects become trapped in spider webs because
they get stuck to the glue-coated silken strands. Moths are not ... (New York Times)
Genetic Differences In Termite Castes May Lead To Better Control Oct 21, 2003
The scientists identified 25 genes that provide some of the first information concerning
the differentiation of the insects based on the role they play within ... (Science Daily (press release))
Rage, Rage Against the Spraying of the Flight Oct 21, 2003
...nations' requirements. Disinsection is meant to kill any insects that
might pose a threat to plant, animal, or human health. (There ... (Grist Magazine)
Master Gardener's Corner Oct 25, 2003
...felt like Hitchcock's "The Birds" remade into "The Bugs." Not only have the ladybird
beetles (ladybugs) been worse than usual, but two more insects have joined ... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
NATURE IN SHORT / The mating game: Attracting a partner while ... Oct 20, 2003
...red dragonflies. Anyone who ventures outside at this time of year will
see hundreds of these incredibly beautiful insects. The common ... (Daily Yomiuri, Japan)
Vineyard Nuisance Strikes Again in Northeastern US, Ontario Oct 21, 2003
2001, weather conditions caused the beetle population to explode, particularly around
Lake Erie and Lake Michigan, and during harvest, the insects made their ... (Wine Spectator)
Why Managers Despise 'Idle' Scientists Oct 22, 2003
Consider an entomologist who is conducting experiments to test the vulnerability
of insects to a certain herb extract, a candidate for use as an insecticide. ... (East African, Uganda)
RESOURCE GUIDE Oct 23, 2003
...dragonflies and damselflies. The third is a beginner's introduction
to fossil insects of Kansas and Oklahoma. Copies are available ... (Wichita Eagle, KS)
Beetle enters genome spotlight Oct 21, 2003
But Brown and colleagues have been working for many years to show how these destructive
insects - their scientific name is Tribolium castaneum - can actually ... (BBC News, UK)
Students set free their ‘ pet ’ butterflies Oct 23, 2003
It breeds through three to five generations of insects during the summer months
before finally making the trip that other butterflies have made before them. ... (East Brunswick Sentinel, NJ)
Celebration as rare bird thrives 10 Nov 2003
In the summer they require a large supply of insects, especially grasshoppers,
to feed their chicks; while in the winter they need a rich source of seeds. ... (BBC News, UK)
FARM SCENE: Apple growers seek weapons in war on bugs 10 Nov 2003
...with traditional broad-spectrum pesticides, tailoring their spraying program to
reduce the amount of chemicals used and avoid killing beneficial insects. ... (Miami Herald, FL)
Bug collection defines water quality 10 Nov 2003
By KAY CAMPBELL. WINCHESTER, Tenn. - The tiny water insects and pollywogs wiggle
through the water and into the shelter of a rock while biologist Chad Augustin ... (Birmingham News, AL)
NATURE IN SHORT 10 Nov 2003
I love insects and spiders, can't resist reptiles and amphibians, and never
pass up a chance to examine plants and animals along the coast. ... (Daily Yomiuri, Japan)
TAT denies move to give foreigners ri . . . 10 Nov 2003
...in Phuket totaled 18,658. This included 16,022 birds, 1,234 mammals,
four amphibians, 479 reptiles and 22 insects. One aspect of ... (Phuket Gazette, Thailand)
Museum Tells Children, 'Do Touch' 10 Nov 2003
Those with a special curiosity about nature have their options, too, such as entering
a giant anthill to learn how the tiny insects organise and build the ... (Inter Press Service)
Cuba: Torture of women prisoners 10 Nov 2003
...called "drawers" that have cement beds, a hole on the ground for their bodily needs,
and are infested with a multitude of rodents, roaches, and other insects. ... (CubaNet, FL)
Consumer Reports Issues Warning About Innocent-Looking Toy 10 Nov 2003
The soft rubbery yo-yo balls come in a variety of colors and shapes. Some
look like insects, others like small soccer balls and others light up. ... (WRAL.com, NC)
Insect resistance to insect resistance 10 Nov 2003
...genes can benefit the environment by reducing the use of insecticides, but evolution
of resistance to the genetically engineered toxins in the target insects ... (Biomedcentral.com, UK)
Concerns GM crops on their way 10 Nov 2003
...modified crops could result in some highly unwelcome consequences, such as gene transfers
from one crop to another, the evolution of chemical resistant insects ... (Tamworth Northern Daily Leader, Australia)
Climate change imperils majestic monarch butterfly 10 Nov 2003
American butterflies. The insects each season reproduce several times
in an area stretching from Texas to the Minnesota. As fall ... (Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription), MN)
Crisis in the Cupboard: Big Threats to the World's Crops 10 Nov 2003
...head of the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute in France, estimates
that 40 percent to 50 percent of the world banana harvest is lost to insects ... (AllAfrica.com, Africa)
Mt. Charleston Foxes Test Positive For Plague 10 Nov 2003
Not to touch anything, especially insects." The mountains carry hidden
dangers. "We may even have second thoughts about eating.". ... (KVBC, NV)
Vatican Jumps Into Biotech Fray 10 Nov 2003
...draw praise from the United States, where biotech companies have been at the forefront
of extolling the virtues of GMOs, which can be made to resist insects or ... (CBS News)
Professor to share his passion about treatments growing around us 10 Nov 2003
So many discoveries ofsuch importance have ledthe team to look also
at someof our common insects,with amazing potential for success. ... (icWales, UK)
On the Record 10 Nov 2003
1, no violations. Recommendations: provide a handsink facility; provide
adequate protection from the entry of windblown debris and insects. ... (Muncie Star Press, IN)
Students proud of creek clean-up 10 Nov 2003
They also created a ripple in the river using stones, which oxidates
the water and makes a more hospitable habitat for insects. ... (Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand)
A sitting revolution 10 Nov 2003
...patterned fabric and a Coca Cola advert. One chair is crammed with
colorful fake insects. Gal's original idea, preserving a part ... (Xinhua, China)
What is genetic modification? 10 Nov 2003
GM crops are plants that have been genetically altered to improve resistance
to diseases caused by insects or viruses and to increase tolerance towards ... (Reuters AlertNet, UK)
Backcountry newcomers not fire savvy 10 Nov 2003
The chaparral adapted to it. Indian tribes commonly set fires to enhance
crop yields, control insects or force game into the hunters' path. ... (Salt Lake Tribune, UT)
(12) Are Men Necessary? 10 Nov 2003
Among lower animals and insects, as described by the evolutionary biologist
Dr. Olivia Judson, the notion of "choosing" males is not so prevalent. ... (New York Times)
(16) Are Animals Smarter Than We Think? 10 Nov 2003
Mechanics, reflexes, the way limbs respond to various forces, that "all goes into
what we observe as behavior." And yet, Dr. Dickinson said, small insects are ... (New York Times)
Are Women Necessary? 10 Nov 2003
...last minute. Some groups of insects, fish and lizards consist entirely
of females, which give birth only to daughters. By contrast ... (New York Times)
Week in Parliament: Of Empty Opposition Benches and Snake Meat 10 Nov 2003
Prof Nyong'o cautioned against eating meat often, advising that people should go
for vegetables, fruits, tubers, white meat or even insects "like the Chinese ... (AllAfrica.com, Africa)
Congaree ready to take its place among nation's jewels 10 Nov 2003
Naturalists such as Rametta love Congaree for its biodiversity, which is to say
that it is teeming with untold species of plants, wildlife and insects. ... (Charleston Post Courier, SC)
EU and US to clash over phase-out of methyl bromide 10 Nov 2003
...the ban). Methyl bromide is a broad spectrum pesticide used in the
control of pest insects, weeds, pathogens, and rodents. It is ... (EurActiv, Belgium)
Kit-T- TV 10 Nov 2003
The first video toy, "The Bugs," was released in 1998 after 4 A 1/2 years of research
into cat vision and 2 A 1/2 years of catching and filming insects. ... (Knoxville News Sentinel, TN)
Pupils Assist Bluebirds 10 Nov 2003
Bluebird houses require maintenance. They are built with a removable flap
on the side so insects harmful to the birds can be cleaned out. ... (Syracuse Post Standard, NY)
Burns' rider approved by Bush 10 Nov 2003
The commercial value of the sales, he said, may have declined because some
involved salvaging trees that had been damaged by fire or insects. ... (Daily Inter Lake, MT)
After blazes comes battle with erosion 10 Nov 2003
...wildfires' smoke. The same chemical cues draw insects to feast on dead
wood - and the bugs in turn will draw songbirds in spring. If ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)
Archives on Solovetsky Reveal Cruel History 10 Nov 2003
The documents contain details including the number of camp prisoners, information
about the development of the prison's theater, and extermination of insects ... (St Petersburg Times, Russia, Russia)
Turnpike ticketed for runoff 10 Nov 2003
Sulfates from the runoff were reducing oxygen available in the water, although fish
and aquatic insects were not killed off in any large numbers, the EPA said. ... (Akron Beacon Journal, OH)
Security high at Texas 'hot lab,' newest facility for study of ... 10 Nov 2003
...in Atlanta, said the miniboom in hot labs gives scientists new flexibility to study
how newly discovered viruses are transmitted from animals or insects to ... (Seattle Times, WA)
ROMARE BEARDEN: PIECING TOGETHER A VIEWPOINT 10 Nov 2003
...the women and men"; "seeing dim skies created by...";smelling smoke from a chimney";
"hearing cars, trucks and noise coming from outside"; "sounds of insects ... (NewsHour Extra)
Scientists Called to Look Beyond the Lab 10 Nov 2003
Proponents of GM crops argue that they can, amongst other things, be engineered to
repel insects – thus sparing farmers the cost of insecticides that pollute ... (IPSnews.net, Uruguay)
Pennsylvania DCNR Adds Cameras in 5 State Forests to Curb Illegal ... 10 Nov 2003
Discarded tires containing standing water can become breeding grounds for disease-carrying
insects, and dumped materials can leech into the groundwater ... (Yahoo News (press release))
Indiana University Fruit Fly Scientists Capture $20 Million Grant 10 Nov 2003
In the period from 2000 to 2002 alone, published papers about the insects were authored
or coauthored by more than 12,000 different scientists in the United ... (AScribe)
Shoo fly, shoo 10 Nov 2003
Although I’m not sure why my son has started adopting household insects, I have
a hunch it’s either a result of the recent onslaught of children’s ... (The Dispatch, CA)
Stable flies are finding a home on the range 10 Nov 2003
...biting pests cause $1 billion in annual losses to the US dairy and beef industry,
says Phil Scholl, an entomologist who leads ARS' Midwest Livestock Insects ... (Agriculture.com)
Ohio Department of Agriculture Recommends Against Preventive ... 10 Nov 2003
Maryland. It belongs to a group of insects known as metallic wood-boring
beetles and attacks ash trees as small as one inch in caliper. ... (Growing Trends Lawncare)
Area serviceman awaits 'day off' 10 Nov 2003
Although insects and rodents are a major nuisance, they are nothing compared to
a more deadly invasion -- rocket propelled grenades, 60mm mortar shells and ... (Leader Times, PA)
Closer look at pesticides in SJ rain 10 Nov 2003
...chlorpyrifos in rain. Those pesticides are often used during winter months
to control wood-boring insects found in orchards. So-called ... (Stockton Record, CA)
USA: FDA approves new type of Monsanto corn 10 Nov 2003
Developed by biotech giant Monsanto, it enables the crop to protect itself from both
leaf and stalk damage caused by insects such as the European corn borer (a ... (just-food.com, UK)
Workshop will take activism to new heights — the treetops 10 Nov 2003
...fences and causing other problems. The Forest Service said the trees
are more susceptible to insects. The storm also created openings ... (Jewish World Review)
Texas bio-terrorism laboratory is a study in security 10 Nov 2003
...said the mini-boom in hot labs gives scientists new flexibility to study how viruses
that have never been seen are transmitted from animals or insects to humans ... (Nashua Telegraph, NH)
November garden chores 10 Nov 2003
...diseases. Removal of the plant debris also eliminates hiding places
for some insects and helps reduce insect populations. Additionally ... (Winterset Madisonian, IA)
Lessons become living 10 Nov 2003
...in recognizing and combating plant diseases -- such as mildew, fungus and rust on
roses -- as well as pests, including aphids, scales and other sucking insects ... (The Argus, CA)
Naming the high-alpine lakes 10 Nov 2003
...mountains. There are little microbes and other bugs as large as insects
in the water and usually some interesting plants nearby. ... (Summit Daily News, CO)
Paws still popular, but owners stick up for insects Nov 7, 2003
By LISA MILLER. The latest fashion for pampered pets include stick-on
jewellery, stylish "doggles" and an array of groovy outfits ... (Daily Telegraph, Australia)
They're dropping like flying insects Nov 7, 2003
Activision have given a "significantly smaller release schedule," the
blame for a loss of $10.1 million. As a result, three titles ... (Games Asylum, UK)
11 die as insects swarm Sudan town Nov 2, 2003
The appearance of the epidemic is linked to the unprecedented increase in the
grasshopper insects,” the daily quoted the health authorities as saying. ... (Manila Times, Philippines)
Don ’ t let insects get your oleanders Oct 28, 2003
Canker-like lesions may form on the young shoots. It is possible that infestations
by scale insects or mealybugs open the way for infection by the bacteria. ... (Wilmington Morning Star, NC)
Rockwell introduces BaitPlate for crawling insects Oct 31, 2003
Station, introduced at the recent NPMA convention in Dallas, can be used for placing
gel, liquid or granular baits for ants, roaches and other crawling insects ... (Pest Control, OH)
Northland Nature: Despite cold weather, some insects are hanging ... Oct 31, 2003
...to be seen. We don’t expect to see insects and spiders at this time,
but nearly every day (and night) they are here. As the sun ... (Duluth Budgeteer News, MN)
Insects found in Maple food Oct 30, 2003
For the most part, they aren't going to hurt you.". Kennedy added that the
average person unknowingly consumes about one pound of insects per year. ... (North Texas Daily)
Insects Prove to Be Good Crime Witnesses Oct 24, 2003
Maggots and other insects found at a crime scene can provide investigators with
important clues, according to a new exhibit making its world premiere at the ... (Yahoo News)
Crime Scene Insects opens Saturday at the Science Museum Oct 23, 2003
...by a public enthralled with how authorities piece together seemingly insignificant
evidence to solve criminal cases -- has given rise to "Crime Scene Insects ... (Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription), MN)
Science Museum Premiers New Exhibit, 'CSI: Crime Scene Insects' Oct 24, 2003
The maggots and other insects found at a crime scene can provide investigators
with important clues. That's according to a new exhibit ... (KARE, MN)
Insects disrupt social and economic activities in Aowin-Suaman ... Oct 19, 2003
Dadieso (W/R), Oct.19, GNA - Swarms of small black insects that bite and suck human
blood are said to have descended on many communities in the Aowin-Suaman ... (GhanaWeb, Ghana)
Alachua County Sheriff's Office Uses Insects to Learn About Those ... Oct 21, 2003
By David Harrison/WCJB TV 20 News. The Alachua County Sheriff's Office has been
learning how insects found on a dead body are helpful to their investigation. ... (WCJB, FL)
Scientists to unloose imported insects on imported plants Oct 19, 2003
Use of the melaleuca-killing bugs are part of a trend, known as "bio-controls,"
in which exotic species are destroyed by insects that are often imported from ... (Jupiter Courier, FL)
Letters: Consequences of GM crop trials for weeds and insects Oct 22, 2003
However, the results also show that there were more weeds and insects
in the GMHT beet and rape fields than in the maize fields. ... (The Times (subscription), UK)
Drought, insects killing Southwest's pinon trees Oct 22, 2003
When bark beetle grubs tunnel into a healthy tree, sap drowns and pushes them out
of the trunks, but the insects are now feasting unopposed, turning into adult ... (Boston Globe, MA)
Insects on the menu at school 'Bug Fry' Oct 21, 2003
Insects offer us products, such as honey, wax and silk; help pollinate our crops;
provide food for animals further up on the food chain; are often used as ... (Princeton Packet, NJ)
Writer turns fascination for insects into book Oct 25, 2003
By Alisha Semchuck, Correspondent. So the journalist-turned-author and publisher
wrote a book to share her lifelong interest with the world of insects. ... (Ventura County Star, CA)
Meet the beetles: Greenhouse gurus seek invasive insects Oct 24, 2003
Most people are eager to get rid of the insects, which can creep through cracks
into homes in an effort to find a warm place to spend the winter. ... (Muncie Star Press, IN)
Live Insects Consumed Nightly at SpookyWorld! Oct 22, 2003
FOXBORO, Mass., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Only in the USA: Alana Joseph,
recently honored by President Bush for service to our country ... (Yahoo News (press release))
The tomato challenge Nov 9, 2003
The greenhouses have been created at the AIT and research there concentrates on three
types of tomato-loving insects: leaf miner, whitefly and thrip, commonly ... (Bangkok Post, Thailand)
Colors and bugs led to a painting career that took wing Nov 7, 2003
The natural beauty of insects, particularly the grasshoppers she sees
in her yard, seemed ripe to depict in a painting, she says. ... (Albuquerque Tribune, NM)
Scientists Believe Ancient Arachnids May Have Spun Silk Like ... Nov 7, 2003
Early insects were probably their main food source. Scavengers and
bacteria normally destroy the thin, delicate exoskeletons of ... (Science Daily (press release))
To Treat or Not to Treat for Bugs? Nov 4, 2003
...not?". Researchers often suggest numbers, based on experimental data,
of pest insects per square foot that can cause damage. But ... (TurfGrass Trends, OH)
Australia's Bogong plague arrives on cue Nov 9, 2003
Millions of the furry-winged insects hovered above Telstra Stadium in Sydney last
month, when 78,000 fans turned out to watch France pummel Scotland 51-9 in ... (New Zealand Herald, New Zealand)
Horry ’ s growth makes rare plants , animals even rarer Nov 9, 2003
Coastal areas of the Carolinas contain significant varieties of plants, particularly
those that feed on insects, a recent Smithsonian report said. ... (Columbia State, SC)
Insects Prove to Be Good Crime Witnesses Oct 25, 2003
Maggots and other insects found at a crime scene can provide investigators with
important clues, according to a new exhibit making its world premiere at the ... (Washington Post, DC)
U entomologist tests biological controls to solve soy aphid ... Nov 4, 2003
...mall insects no larger than a pinhead create an enormous predicament
for Minnesota farmers: whether to use insecticides. Because ... (The Minnesota Daily, MN)
That's the wonder of woodlice Nov 9, 2003
She does, however, have other pets – a scorpion and stick insects. The
scorpion lives in the tank in the bathroom with hundreds of woodlice. ... (Norfolk Eastern Daily Press, UK)
Who is liable for big ants? Nov 9, 2003
...at him. Also, I located the HUD Summary Appraisal Report, which said
there are wood-destroying insects evident in the house. But ... (Long Beach Press-Telegram, CA)
Guide to the latest in cotton IPM Nov 9, 2003
THE latest information on managing insects, pests and weeds in cotton is newly available
for cotton growers, consultants, agronomists and chemical resellers in ... (CottonWorld, Australia)
Investigator takes training on reading remains Nov 9, 2003
Investigators received training in entomology (the study of insects), pathology
(the study of the nature of disease) odontology (the study of teeth ... (Texarkana Gazette, TX)
Bugs and jazz highlights of traveling tour Nov 8, 2003
Everybody's fascinated with insects in one way or another, whether it's the
'Eeew, gross' factor or 'Oh gosh, I've never seen anything like that before ... (Coos Bay World, OR)
Winter Guard Nov 6, 2003
...is prevention. Freedom from plant diseases and pesky insects next summer
begins right now -- if it's not snowing, that is. For between ... (Ithaca Journal, NY)
It's a whole new world down there when you leave leaves on ground Nov 8, 2003
...free mulch to protect plants from weather extremes, downed leaves also play an important
role in sustaining a community of tiny things: bacteria, fungi, insects ... (Alameda Times-Star, CA)
Guinn: Storage and sanitation keys to pantry pests Nov 6, 2003
Though no diseases have been associated with these insects, their presence
is undesirable and they make food unfit for human consumption. ... (Carolina Morning News, SC)
Barbara Sumner Burstyn: New Zealand's unsullied natural image ... Nov 9, 2003
Then get this: if you are a GM-free farm in North America and your neighbour's GM
crop contaminates yours (even from germination by pollen carried by insects ... (New Zealand Herald, New Zealand)
Praying mantises are efficient killers of garden pests Nov 5, 2003
They are, perhaps, the most anthropomorphic of insects, with the ability to turn
their heads and rest their forelegs in a position that looks like they are ... (Salt Lake Tribune, UT)
Enduring Agony ENDURING AGONY Nov 9, 2003
...edible to add to their soup. "Leaves, grass, insects ..." Once, he
said, he even boiled shoe leather. years after his release from ... (Anchorage Daily News, AK)
New fight against brown tree snakes Nov 9, 2003
...by eating young chickens. The snake also kills birds and lizards that
would otherwise eat insects damaging to crops. It has also ... (West Hawaii Today, HI)
Battle against cancer can't slow lifelong struggle for wild ... Nov 9, 2003
After the salmon spawn, they don't just die, they provide nutrition for the other
creatures in the forest, from aquatic insects to black bears, he is quick to ... (The Olympian, WA)
Appeals court mulls Mississippi death row improvements Nov 9, 2003
The inmates are fighting what their attorneys say are unconstitutionally harsh conditions
- including excessive heat, insects, the rants of insane inmates and ... (Biloxi Sun Herald, MS)
Bug art creates big buzz 08 Oct 2003
...trained artist, who has been teaching textile design at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
for three years, transforms extremely large and colorful insects ... (The Capital Times, WI)
Insects threaten hemlock trees Oct 6, 2003
Tiny insects are taking a big bite out of hemlocks, sucking sap from trees
in almost half the Bay State's communities, with no end in sight. ... (Neponset Valley Daily News, MA)
New wastewater treatment pond will actually benefit wildlife, ... Oct 7, 2003
Because the new pond will be constructed on wetlands, a person would think wildlife
and insects would be harmed, but the pond will actually benefit the area ... (Superior Daily Telegram, WI)
Dry forests result in scourge of insects Oct 5, 2003
Without pitch, and lots of it, trees become sitting ducks to insatiable
insects. Insects are extremely opportunistic and an excellent ... (Denver Post, CO)
INDIA: Cadbury investigates 'insects in Dairy Milk' claims Oct 6, 2003
The Indian arm of UK confectionery giant Cadbury has said it has launched an investigation
into reports that live insects have been found in its Dairy Milk ... (just-food.com, UK)
Insects 'found in Dairy Milk' Oct 3, 2003
Confectionery giant Cadbury has launched an investigation into claims
live insects were found in Dairy Milk chocolates in India. ... (BBC News, UK)
Vector control attacks insects from the air Oct 4, 2003
The fogging targets adult mosquitoes and was prompted by the numbers
of the insects workers have found in traps in the area, he said. ... (The Desert Sun, CA)
Expert: More crickets on the way; tips on battling insects Oct 2, 2003
When the game ended and the lights were turned off, the insects returned to the
ground en masse. Roberts said that at one point it was raining crickets. ... (Waxahachie Daily Light, TX)
Spray guide for beneficial cotton insects Oct 1, 2003
THE Australian Cotton CRC has developed the world’s first detailed guide to the
impact of individual insecticides on beneficial insects that act as natural ... (CottonWorld, Australia)
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