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War on Termites - LC Sun News LAS CRUCES —Many homeowners take the proper precautions to avert fire hazards, possible weather damage and decay to their homes. But in the sunny and dry climate of southern New Mexico, is it necessary to take similar precautions to prevent termites?
You May Not Be Alone
Here's how you can keep those bedbugs from biting
For Kyle Anderson, 19, the battle began with a row of welts on his stomach. Soon the Arizona State University student, who was living in a private apartment complex in Tempe, was waking up repeatedly at night to smash anything that moved.
Where America Lives, Pestproof Your Home Insects, rodents and other pests are not only repulsive but also can seriously damage your home's structure and make your family sick.
Bedbugs bounce back: Outbreaks in all 50 states Walter has stopped hugging his friends. He is throwing out his clothes and furniture, and he rarely comes out of his Tenderloin hotel room anymore.
Common Striped Scorpion From Arizona to Mississippi and from Kansas down into Mexico
This is the most common and widespread scorpion in North America
This Year, avoid those UNWANTED GUESTS The weather is warming up, and people all over Las Cruces are coming out of winter's hibernation and getting out and about. And we're not the only ones.
Tiny Termites Cause Big Problems Few guests are more unwelcome in a home than the termite, but the tiny wood-eaters are common in Doña Ana County, and some professionals say they are seeing growing numbers of some aggressive species...
Bedbug FAQ's Has there really been a resurgence in bedbugs in the U.S. and how do you know?  How does one control bedbugs?  & More..
Bee swarm makes man's life difficult Most families happily welcome their neighbors when they drop in for a visit. But the Graves family was less than pleased this week to see some of their more than 50,000 neighbors.
Human plague case confirmed First plague fatality in New Mexico in 12 years The New Mexico Department of Health has confirmed a fatal case of septicemic plague in an adult woman from Bernalillo County.
West Nile virus still a threat With summer on the horizon, the New Mexico Department of Health is once again asking residents to protect themselves against the threat of West Nile Virus.
Bedbug boom blamed on increased foreign travel Hard to see, even harder to kill, bloodsuckers gain toehold in USA By Tom Vanden Brook USA TODAY  Bedbugs, the houseguests nobody wants, are back in growing numbers across the USA, and booting them from your bunk can be a lengthy, costly process.
Eye on Research:
'Killer' bees now found throughout NM
A dozen years after they were first discovered in New Mexico, aggressive, Africanized “killer bees” have spread to 12 counties, recently reaching rural Roosevelt County, and are likely to continue buzzing their way north.
Southern Luna County mobbed by ‘mustard bugs’ They’re creeping, crawling, flying, tiny little insects that can be found swarming all over the desert
Border Pest Control, Inc. Earns Mark of Excellence in Pest Management  December, 2004-Border Pest Control, a pest management company with over 30 years experience, has earned the QualityPro designation, the mark of excellence in pest management. Border Pest Control is the first company in New Mexico to achieve QualityPro status and is among only 75 companies Nationally.
West Nile Virus marches across the United States Mosquitoes used to be a mere nuisance pest, but now they pose serious public health risks around the country as West Nile Virus continues its march across the United States.
Diseases Transmitted by Pest Organisms in North America Pest management professionals play an important role in preserving public health through their efforts in reducing or eliminating pest populations in both urban and rural settings
A Closer Look At Pesticides And Birth Defects Ed Van Istendal, Technical Director
B.&D.A. Weisburger, Inc.
Advice on Protecting Your Home From Insects and Other Pests Los Angeles, CA. Sept. 21 /PR Newswire
Americans Unaware of Link Between Asthma and Pests Survey Findings Released as Part of New Mexico Pest Management Month
Baby Boomers Are Living Proof That Pesticides Are Safe By Stewart Truelsen Director of Broadcast Services, Am. Farm Bureau Federation
Bee Elimination Not Do-It-Yourself Job By Jim Dye, President-Border Pest Control, Inc.
DDT: Dangerous Scourge Or Last Resort? By Michael Satchell,
December 11 U.S. News & World Report
Science & Ideas; Rocks and hard places
Do We Face Cancer Epidemic?
Or Epidemic Of Worry?
 
By Bill Krasean
January 16, 2001 Kalamazoo Gazette
Hate Pests-Join the Crowd Pest Industry Survey Asks "What's Bugging America?"

Lesson Learned From Dose of Bubonic Plague: Stay Away From 'Wobbly' Mice

By Matt Mygatt, associated press, Jan 25, 2000
October Is National Rodent Prevention Month -Education And Prevention Tips As Peak Rodent Season Begins Wayne, NJ, Sept. 19 /PR Newswire
Take The Sting Out Of Living In Scorpion Country

By Debra Dominguez, Las Cruces Sun-News Sunday, April 1, 2001

Termites Eat Their Way To The Top; Two Out of Three Americans Unaware of the Damage Termites Cause

Kansas City, Mo. (Business Wire Features) September 26, 2000

We Can Prevent Cancer: “If We Behave Ourselves” an interview with Dr. Bruce N. Ames by John V. Banker Editor, Arch Publishing