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Pests, insects, and bugs are back earlier than usual, experts say

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As spring and warmer temps ramp up, many people are beginning to find critters in their homes. 36% of Americans have reported seeing ants, and another 21% have seen a cockroach in their home, according to an online survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA). “Pests are looking for three things. Food, water, and shelter, and one of the most important things inside of a home is going to be humidity and moisture,” said Dr. Michael Bentley, the vice president of Training and Technical Services for the NPMA. They say their early-year appearances can be attributed to the weather.

“Weather is one of the most important drivers for pest pressure in and around our homes and across the country. So, what we’re typically seeing this time of year is we start to see temperatures start to creep up, and we also start to see an increase in rainfall,” said Bentley.  With a mild start to the winter and a drier spring, it is jump-starting pest season, with termites, stink bugs, and Asian lady beetles popping up earlier in the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions. Meanwhile, as temperatures rise, we can expect more ticks and stinging insects. “One of the most important things that homeowners can do is try to identify and eliminate as many standing water conditions as they can around the property,” said Bentley. 

Source: Pests, insects, and bugs are back earlier than usual, experts say – CBS Baltimore

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First grizzly bear of 2026 spotted at Yellowstone, feeding on bison carcass

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An image of the sighting showed the massive bear standing over the carcass near Yellowstone Lake.

Source: First grizzly bear of 2026 spotted at Yellowstone, feeding on bison carcass – CBS News

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Dog shoots woman with shotgun at Nebraska convenience store

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3 Pastors Killed Returning from Peace Conference

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Sea lion makes splash at Monterey Bay race as it joins canoe crew

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Video shows deer breaking into Minnesota Montessori school

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Small plane crashes at Sonoma Valley Airport; 3 injured

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Chester, Pennsylvania, police officer hospitalized after violent attack while responding to burglary

A Chester police officer is expected to recover after authorities say he was violently attacked Tuesday morning while responding to a reported domestic burglary. According to the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office, Officer Michael Tierney approached a man connected to a reported burglary near Meadow Lane and West 9th Street in Chester when the suspect…

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