proactive wood and moisture control

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Bed bugs have become a widespread nuisance, exacerbated by global events like Paris Fashion Week and the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics. Increased public awareness through viral stories has prompted individuals to learn how to check for and prevent infestations. Educating customers about bed bugs and their prevention is crucial amid rising concerns.

Research highlights the invasive red imported fire ant's (RIFA) significant ecological and economic impact, costing around $17 billion. New surveillance technology using AI and advanced robotics from Lanzhou University shows promise in locating RIFA nests more effectively than humans, potentially revolutionizing pest management in the future.

One of the most important reasons for pest management is the protection of public health. A number of the pests that we are charged with managing can transmit serious diseases. But do we fully understand how those diseases are transmitted from insect to human? 

Don't believe everything you see on social media. A viral Reddit post claimed that a Sephora moisturizer attracted wolf spiders. Users speculated on its ingredients, but entomology experts debunked the idea, stating that the lotion does not contain spider pheromones. The increase in spider sightings is likely due to cold weather driving spiders indoors, not the body butter itself.