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A light on lice
Pediculus humanus capitis. You may know it as Head Lice/Louse. Head Lice are the species most commonly encountered by Pest Management Professionals (PMPs), as outbreaks of this species are relatively common in schools. School systems in the United States generally have ongoing programs of surveillance for head louse infestations among school childran, and PMPs may [...]
Emerald Ash Borer
Since its accidental introduction into North America, EAB has killed millions of ash trees in 10 eastern states. The metallic-green adult beetles are a half inch long, and are active from May to September. Signs of EAB infestation include one-eighth inch, D-shaped exit holes in ash tree bark and serpentine tunnels packed with sawdust under the bark. EAB larvae kill ash trees by tunneling into the wood and feeding inside the tree. While EAB spreads slowly on its own, it can hitch a ride to new areas when people transport firewood or other wood products infested with the larvae. For this reason, prohibiting the movement of potentially infested products such as firewood and ash nursery products is a common tool used to slow the spread of the pest.
Details about EAB can be found on MDA's website at www.mda.state.mn.us. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) also has information at www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/terrestrialanimals/eab.
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