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People are finally rethinking the whether it is wise to continue with the plan to hold the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

Congress Battles It Out Over Zika Virus Finding After First Death The Democrats and Republicans are currently in a serious fight over the $1.9 billion in funds President Obama requested to aid in the fight against the Zika virus

Star Wars Fever Crosses Over Into the Insect World The Star Wars movies have gained an incredible fan following since they first came out, with the number of followers increasing exponentially as time has gone on and the franchise continues to release more and more movies in the series. With the return of the three original stars, Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, and Carrie Fisher, in the most recent film, Star Wars fever has reached an all-time high. Its fandom has even made it's way into the insect world. I'll admit that the giant, hairy Wookiee, Chewbacca, holds a special place in my heart. Who can possibly resist what is essentially a giant talking dog/bear? He'd be my first pick on the playground any day. It seems I'm not the only one with a soft spot for Chewie. Scientists recently discovered a new species of weevil in New Guinea, and decided to name it Trigonopterus Chewbacca

Bad Breath as Insecticide? Your Bad Breath May Be Able to Kill Bugs We all have experienced the offensive oral odor of others at various points in our lives, but it seems as though scientists have discovered that your bad breath might actually be good for something. It turns out that the breath of mammals may be useful in developing a non-toxic insecticide and/or insect repellant. Many small insects that feed off of plants have developed a defense mechanism that causes them to fall to the ground when they sense the moisture in a mammal's breath. According to a recent article in Current Biology

Insect Ninjas Humans have to train for decades and build complicated gadgets to achieve the super fighting ability of the legendary ninja. Insects, on the other hand, have it way easier, with species being born with incredible ninja abilities

To assist homeowners in pest-proofing their home this spring, GGA Pest experts recommend the following: Eliminate sources of standing water around the house, including birdbaths and in clogged gutters to help reduce biting mosquito populations.

Many of you, and me included, probably didn't notice let alone know that World Malaria Day

Bug Wars Just like humans all animals get in fights with rival groups, including insects like ants and hornets. Humans aren't the only species on the planet that like to go to war

The practice of eating insects has spread all over Europe and is even making its presence known in the U.S. However, there is one insect you want to avoid ever putting in your mouth. The shore earwig