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Adult blacklegged ticks showed up in Mississippi in summer 2022, a time of year when only larvae and nymphs had been found before. Scientists are puzzled.
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Homeowners are beginning to see them in their houses. They can get into homes through poorly sealed windows, attic ridges, bathrooms and vents.
Throughout Virginia lawns, unbeknown to homeowners, Army companies have taken hold. Marching from one lawn to the next, these companies aren’t made of any Soldier you may have come across before. Rather, these soldiers are worms … more specifically, Fall Armyworms. And, how they got here is a story of the perfect storm.
Fighting fire ants: Where to get free poison in Mississippi and tips on battling the pests Brian Broom, Mississippi Clarion Ledger "Look at the cute little fire ants," said no one ever. That's because the invasive insects are despised for their painful bites, killing native wildlife and the unsightly mounds they build in people's lawns. In an effort to combat them, the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce is offering free fire ant poison on Saturday, and a Mississippi State University professor explains how to get the maximum benefit of fire ant treatments. Accor...