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Scientific American
Scientists have raised a number of hypotheses over the years to explain why light essentially acts as a trap for insects after dark, and these ideas have varied.

Visit https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-insects-are-attracted-to-light-at-night/ to view the full article online.

WCVB
City Councilor Ed Flynn is among the Boston residents who are tired of seeing their fair share of rats. Flynn said he is filing an ordinance during Wednesday's Boston City Council meeting to create the Office of Pest Control to lead rodent mitigation operations.

Visit https://www.wcvb.com/article/boston-office-of-pest-control-proposal-rat-problem/46589946 to view the full article online.

KCRA
A warm, dry stretch of weather recently that has included record-high January temperatures in the Valley has caused early-season mosquitos to come out of hibernation.

Visit https://www.kcra.com/article/northern-california-mosquito-issues-sacramento/46596596 to view the full article online.

Entomology Today
A new study evaluates improved methods for controlling fire ants and protecting the delicate ecosystem.

Visit https://entomologytoday.org/2024/02/02/entomologists-battling-invasive-ants-protect-texas-cave-ecosystem-endangered-species/ to view the full article online.

Reader’s Digest
For the third year in a row, Chicago took the top spot on Orkin’s list—looks like bed bugs can’t get enough of the Windy City.

Visit https://www.rd.com/article/city-worst-bed-bug-infestation-in-america/ to view the full article online.