NPMA ePestWorld - May 10, 2022

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Think the K9 Unit is limited to law enforcement? Think again! When Jennifer White got a chance to work with her dog as a scent detection canine, she jumped at the opportunity. She has been a canine handler with Rottler Pest Solutions since 2011, working alongside her furry friend in customers’ homes and office buildings detecting bed bug infestations.

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Eliminate and Prevent Bed Bug Infestations

Aprehend is a revolutionary biopesticide for the elimination and prevention of bed bugs. It’s proven effective for both eradication of active infestations and proactive service. Professionals can conquer even severe bed bug infestations with Aprehend, including hoarding situations. Aprehend remains active for up to three months to ensure that any bed bugs introduced will die before establishing an infestation making it ideal for multi-unit housing and hospitality environments.

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New Yorkers Have Called in Some 7,400 Rat Sightings This Year, Up From Pre-Pandemic Levels

ABC 7
New city data suggests that sightings are more frequent than they've been in a decade.

Visit https://abc7ny.com/rats-new-york-city-pandemic-rat-sightings/11828717 to view the full article online.

Ick! It’s Officially Peak Tick Season

Business Wire
The National Pest Management Association is arming consumers with a wealth of pest prevention knowledge as Tick Awareness Week approaches.

Visit https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220509005144/en/Ick%21-It%E2%80%99s-Officially-Peak-Tick-Season to view the full article online.

How Mosquito Brains Encode Human Odor So They Can Seek Us Out

Princeton University
Some mosquitoes have evolved to bite humans almost exclusively. Princeton’s Lindy McBride led a team to discover how the species Aedes aegypti, a relative of the Aedes albopictus here, targets us so precisely.

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Got a Mystery Itch? Here Are the Texas Insects Most Likely to Bite Year-Round.

Texas Standard
Insect expect Wizzie Brown gets asked all the time to identify bug bites. She says that’s nearly impossible – but she does have tips for finding the perpetrator.

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Pests Might Be Behind Your Allergy Symptoms

Business Wire
This Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month, the National Pest Management Association is sharing how pests can trigger symptoms.

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