The Jigger Mite Also Known as Sand Flea
The jigger mite, also known as “Sand Flea†is the smallest flea known to humans. It reaches a size no more than 1mm. It is a parasitic insect and it…
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It is finally springtime. We had a rough winter this year and we can now enjoy the bits of warm weather that…
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The Bluebottle Fly
The bluebottle fly is a domestic pest. It is also known by its Latin name Protophormia Terraenovae. It belongs to the family…
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What is The Schmidt Sting Pain Index?
Justin Schmidt is an entomologist at the Carl Hayden Bee Research Center in Arizona. He is widely known for his research on…
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