NPMA ePestWorld - March 26, 2024

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Experts Warn of Rising Pest Populations Across the U.S. this Spring & Summer Due to Erratic Weather Patterns

Investors Observer

The National Pest Management Association released its bi-annual Bug Barometer®, forecasting what Americans can expect from pest populations in their respective regions across the U.S. this spring and summer based on weather patterns, long-term forecasts and pest biology.

Visit https://www.investorsobserver.com/news/qm-pr/6167422052812033 to view the full article online.

Cicada Emergence Will Bring Billions of Insects to Chicago Area this Spring

CBS News

Right in the middle of May, the first sign of the arrival will be cicada shells – shed once the cicadas emerge. They will be everywhere, and will be seen before the cicadas are heard.

Visit https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/17-year-cicada-emergence-chicago/ to view the full article online.

Insects Waking Up Now In VA: Spotted Lanternflies, Stink Bugs, Bees

Patch

With spring's arrival, several varieties of insects have begun to stir. Virginia has maintained a spotted lanternfly quarantine.

Visit https://patch.com/virginia/reston/insects-waking-now-va-spotted-lanternflies-stink-bugs-bees to view the full article online.

Invasive Tick Has Been Present in New York Longer Than Previously Known, Study Shows

Entomology Today

The Asian longhorned tick has been found in 19 states since its discovery in the U.S. in 2017. However, re-analysis of samples collected near New York city show the invasive species was present there as early as 2014 and grew rapidly in the following years

Visit https://entomologytoday.org/2024/03/22/invasive-asian-longhorned-tick-present-new-york-longer/ to view the full article online.

Seven of the 10 Most Bed Bug Infested Cities in Canada are in Ontario

Missisauga.com

Seven of the 10 Canadian bed buggiest cities are right here in Ontario, with Toronto taking top honors.

Visit https://www.mississauga.com/life/seven-of-the-10-most-bed-bug-infested-cities-in-canada-are-in-ontario-orkin/article_f9530269-c540-5fc8-a73c-79d7200e03de.html to view the full article online.