He’s a cineplex-terminator. The idea of mice running amok at a movie theatre might make most viewers run for the doors. However, one Texas cinephile wouldn’t be deterred — bringing mouse traps to his cinema so he could enjoy his picture in peace amid an infestation. “I said, ‘I’m going to put a bunch of … Read more
Their excuse didn’t fly with the airline. Tensions are boiling after three senior Brussels Airlines employees were sacked because they refused to go on duty over bed bug concerns. The issue occurred on Oct. 16 after cleaners noticed signs of the parasites aboard an A330-300, which was slated to fly from Brussels, Belgium, to Accra, … Read more
I’ve seen a rash of social media posts recommending the application of sticky-tape bands around tree trunks to prevent spotted lantern flies and other garden pests from accessing tree canopies and munching on foliage. But those bands also catch caterpillars, butterflies, bees and birds, which would be difficult to free without ripping off their limbs or breaking their … Read more
A Brooklyn dog has taken the city’s rat problem into her own paws. Luna, a 7-year-old, 31-pound Schnauzer-mix, has caught and killed more than 200 of the rodents since early 2023. “She is like the Terminator,” said the dog’s owner, Zachary Henson, a 39-year-old cybersecurity engineer. “She just single-mindedly goes after them.” Luna may look … Read more
The now dreaded lanternfly season is upon Americans and officials are alerting the public on how to avoid the pesky spotted pest this summer. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) told the country to be on the lookout specifically for spotted lanternfly eggs and to destroy them immediately. Early detection of the annoying bugs’ eggs … Read more
This list is sure to make your skin crawl. Orkin, a pest control company, has released their annual ranking of the most bed bug-infested cities in the US. The notorious list is based on the metro areas where the company provided the most treatments for the unwanted pests in the last year. Chicago took the … Read more
Farmers are really ticked off by these vermin. The Asian longhorned tick is feasting on livestock like cattle and deer, killing them in shocking numbers as these insects invade the United States — the latest state being Ohio, new research from Ohio State University warns. Only the size of a sesame seed in most cases, … Read more
Travel activity is booming again after the pandemic lull — but people aren’t the only ones taking trips. There’s been an uptick in the appearance of bed bugs as more wander the world — namely in Paris where Fashion Week is being held. French officials have warned of a “widespread” outbreak of bedbugs in public … Read more
Death, taxes and shoe-sized rodents — all guaranteed to come with life in New York. A Harlem resident went viral during a recent interview when she succinctly put the Big Apple’s rat problem to a scale that can be understood by all Americans. “We’ve had rats the size of Crocs just running up and down … Read more
The unofficial New York mascot now has its own cheerleaders. A group of New Yorkers prove that even vermin get their day in the sun after cheering on large rodent that was scurrying about in broad daylight near Washington Square Park. A clip of the hantavirus vector’s hype squad currently boasts 1.4 million views on … Read more
There’s a metaphor for the tax collector in here somewhere. A granny in Malaysia hit rock bottom in an unusual way after she had her entire life savings completely devoured by termites. A Facebook post detailing her unfortunate route to rock bottom is currently blowing up online. According to her grandson, Khairul Azhar, who uploaded … Read more
He’s not “gonna fly now.” A raccoon was seen scurrying out of a baggage claim chute inside Philadelphia International Airport Tuesday night, causing passengers to shriek and jump away as the furry, masked mammal coon-quered the area. But before the unnamed critter began its descent of terror, the animal tried running against the conveyor belt … Read more
As if these treats weren’t “seedy” enough. Strawberries might seem like clean eating, but the average ripened specimen could harbor a bug bonanza. Fruit enthusiasts are creeping out over an alarming video on Twitter that showed the juicy red fruit teeming with microscopic critters of biblical plague proportions. “Are you having a good day today? … Read more
A woman who had gone away for five days only to find a bizarre black “dust” over her shower has been left stumped at the issue. The mother, from New South Wales, Australia took to a popular Facebook group after stumbling upon the mess after a break. Photos showed black “dust” sat on the mantle … Read more
photo, steklow ,Shutterstock, West Nile virus has been detected in a record number of mosquitoes in the New York City area, with at least two cases being found in humans. If you weren’t for the last major panic of West Nile nearly 20 years ago, you might be wondering what this disease is and whether … Read more