On October 14, 1947, Chuck Yeager officially broke the sound barrier (Mach 1.05) in a rocket-powered Bell X-1 plane. On December 12, 1953, he flew an X-1A and set another speed record at Mach 2.44!
A Spooky Story For Halloween
“In very ancient books it is said that there used to be many goblin-spiders in Japan. Some folks declare there are still some goblin-spiders. During the daytime they look just like common spiders; but very late at night, […]
Pest Control Newsletter June 2022
Coyote Startles Homeowner By Entering Her House Through A Dog Door!
Just imagine how horrified you’d be if you woke up at midnight and found a coyote inside your home! This homeowner was in bed at night when she heard her dogs barking and going crazy. At first, she thought her […]
California Avocado Month!
This will be the tenth consecutive celebration of California Avocado Month. Let’s take a look at some fun facts about one of our favorite foods: An avocado is not a vegetable. It is considered to be a single-seeded berry, so […]
President’s Economic Stimulus
The prices of gasoline and diesel fuel are continuing to climb, and it doesn’t look as if our government leaders are willing to do anything to help solve the problem. President Termite Terry “feels your pain” and wants to help […]
State Invests $3.75 Million To Fund Pest Management Research
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) awarded $3.75 million to fund 10 research projects that will explore Integrated Pest Management (IPM) tools for urban, non-agricultural and agricultural pest management. The DPR’s Research Grants Program funds projects that advance IPM, […]
Rave Review!
“Tenting a house is not something anyone looks forward to and I certainly didn’t. It was a huge undertaking and time-consuming work packing up the pantry, refrigerator, favorite wines and medicine chest. Also, there was preparing the outside of the […]
Remembering A Great Actress And Singer
“Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.” Judy Garland, born June 10, 1922
125 Years Ago . . .
On June 7, 1897, the world’s first car dealership was opened by William E. Metzger, in Detroit Michigan. Believe it or not, he sold “Waverley” electric cars!
Oh, Those Pesky June Bugs!
Have you ever been sitting out on your patio on a summer evening, heard a low-buzzing sound and then been hit in the head by a slow-flying beetle? If so, it was probably one of those pesky June bugs that […]
“Mini-Sharks” Attack Beachgoers In So Cal!
Swimmers in Southern California are reporting that their feet are being bitten by “mini-sharks”. These tiny isopods (Excirolana chiltoni) have been nicknamed “mini-sharks”. They grow to be around 0.3 inches in length, and often form swarms of about 1,000 members. […]