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After Much Research, Mutant Moths Are Released In New York State

After Much Research, Mutant Moths Are Released In New York State The idea of releasing genetically modified insects into the wild is met with some controversy. Despite this, one group of researchers feel perfectly comfortable about releasing genetically altered moths into the state of New York’s environment. The researchers are hoping that the mutant moths…

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Are Americans Are Getting Closer To Embracing Edible-Insects?

New York City is easily the most populous city in the United States with over eight million residents. If there was any place to gauge America’s attitude toward edible-insects, then it would be New York City. New York City is also home to a variety of different people from different cultures. This is probably why…

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Aggressive Parasitoid Wasps Will Soon Wage War On Emerald Ash Borers

Aggressive Parasitoid Wasps Will Soon Wage War On Emerald Ash Borers The emerald ash borer has been mentioned before. These bugs are invasive to the United States, and they are continuing to move from state to state. Ash borers can destroy ash trees in no time at all. Some state forestry officials are clueless as…

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Chinese Man Stumbles Across One of the Rarest Spiders on Earth!

Chinese Man Stumbles Across One of the Rarest Spiders on Earth! Have you ever thought about what you would do if you came across an endangered and almost mythical spider in your backyard? Would you send it to researchers to preserve and help us understand more about it, or would you decide to try and…

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An Unlikely Origin For An American Insect Pest

An Unlikely Origin For An American Insect Pest Insect pests are not at all uncommon in America, and many of them are not native. There are a variety of different ways in which insects arrive in America from other countries. Invasive insects often arrive in America by hitching rides on shipping vessels. Some invasive insects…

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The Chikungunya Virus May Be The Next Insect-Borne Disease To Fear In America

The Chikungunya Virus May Be The Next Insect-Borne Disease To Fear In America For the past two years American health officials have been focusing on the spread of the Zika virus within North America. Fortunately, it looks like health officials have Zika under control within the US, as infection rates have dropped to nearly zero.…

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