A Columbia University study of New York City rats discovered a large number of pathogens in these feared rodents. Some cause food-borne illnesses. Others were never found in New York before. The rats had at least 18 unknown viruses. “Given the close quarters shared by rats and New Yorkers, this is a recipe for a
We recently came across an article titled ”Pigeon-painting machine turns the rats of the sky into colorful works of art.” Artists Julian Charriere and Julius Von Bismarck decided to give pigeons a makeover with the intention of rehabilitating the images of these vermin birds. Their machine that draps pigeons and dyes them a wide variety of
Last week an opossum caused a frenzy when he left his home in New York City’s Bryant Park possum and entered a subway station. Maybe he was on his way to Coney Island before summer ends? Or couldn’t find a cab during rushhour? Or going to the Bronx for a Yankees game? This opossum sighting
The Yamato cockroach (Periplaneta japonica), a species indigenous to Japan, China and southeast Russia, is an insect that lives outdoors and survives in cool-temperate regions. When this Japanese roach was revealed to be living and thriving in an outdoor public garden in New York City in the first documented report of this cockroach species establishing
Our famous canine Roscoe the Bed Bug Dog is taking over today’s blog. Hi – Roscoe here. Our canine team is enjoying the holidays. Tonight we’re staying up late telling old stories and sharing our favorite bones. Tomorrow we hope Santa brings us our fondest wish – a new XBox! We’ll also settle for some
Well known children’s book author David Shannon just published a new book about lice called “Bugs In My Hair!” David Shannon's Book "Bugs In My Hair!" David Shannon’s Book “Bugs In My Hair!” His publisher described the book as a humorous take on battling head lice. This book is guaranteed to make you laugh, and
We know the scientists reading this blog will find this joke funny…. A scientist has two large jars in front of him. One jar contains many fleas, the other jar is empty. He gently removes a flea from the flea jar, places it on the table before the empty jar, steps back, and commands “Jump,”
Joke of the Week: Dan Soder It’s better to watch Dan Soder reference our favorite insect in his act, rather than reading his act on this page. So, please click here to see his Comedy Central set discussing Hipsters. BTW – Do you know what’s a Hipster and if you are one? Click here.
Invasive species are insects are establishing new colonies in the US and other countries. Once present, the invasive insects establish themselves, and can displace other species of insects, affect the environment, harm human health, and cause unexpected troubles for residents. USA Today wrote about how crazy ants are displacing fire ants and affecting ecosystems in some
We bring you Bob Dylan’s My Back Pages performed at the 1993 Bob Dylan Tribute Concert. Click on the link here, or watch below and go to the 24:27 mark. Why is this song on this blog? Well for starters, this performance includes a Beatle (George Harrison), a Byrd (Roger McGuinn), not to mention Bob