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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Connecticut chef planning to feast on cicadas

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  New research finds that larger ant colonies have an edge over smaller ones.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  Swarming invasive insect discovered in US for first time, federal officials say

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  Adult mosquitoes in the St. Louis area have tested positive for West Nile virus.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012  Bed bugs are once again nibbling on tenants in the Hamilton and Dulle Towers.

Friday, December 23, 2011  U.S. survey helps shed light on the forest-damaging bug

Saturday, June 04, 2011  The noise might be unbearable for some people. But do you know why cicadas are so loud?

Thursday, May 26, 2011  13-year periodical cicadas produce sounds up to 120 decibels which is similar to the noise heard at a rock concert.

Thursday, October 07, 2010  Federal environmental officials have created a pesticide database for people battling bedbugs.