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Fox Weather
Record rainfall doused the state during a parade of atmospheric river storms which means an ideal breeding ground for blood-sucking insects. Officials warn of a bumper crop of mosquitos, ticks and fleas.

Visit https://www.foxweather.com/lifestyle/mosquito-tick-flea-california-threats to view the full article online.

WTOP
The warmer than usual winter that the D.C. area has been experiencing could cause insects to show up earlier this year, one local expert said.

Visit https://wtop.com/animals-pets/2023/02/insects-may-show-up-earlier-than-usual-due-to-warm-weather-local-bug-expert-says/ to view the full article online.

Entomology Today
For many insects, the first point of contact with a food source is the legs. When a house fly’s (Musca domestica) legs are stimulated by an appetitive food source, the mouth parts extend for consumption, whereas contact with aversive compounds inhibits extension.

Visit https://entomologytoday.org/2023/02/15/insect-taste-mouthparts-wings-antennae-legs/ to view the full article online.

Boston 25 News
Another February warm stretch is sending people outdoors. Many pet owners have been relaying issues with ticks as they venture out. The trails were packed at the Sharon dog park but instead of ice and snow – the concerns were for ticks.

Visit https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/how-is-warmer-winter-impacting-ticks-mosquitoes/SR57JGCDCNEUVH6PW2KYRLKC4Q/ to view the full article online.

The Sydney Morning Herald
Animals pushed to the brink of extinction by rats have been brought back to life on Lord Howe Island.

Visit https://www.smh.com.au/environment/conservation/how-australia-rescued-an-island-plagued-by-more-than-200-000-rats-20230214-p5ckd2.html to view the full article online.