It was on a typical Saturday in Costa Mesa when a man drove home and parked his truck in front of a house. He had no plans to use his truck over the weekend, so he rolled up the windows, […]
California’s Top Ten Pesticide Blunders
Everyone has heard David Letterman do a “Top 10 List” presentation on his late night television show. These lists are funny and his audience really loves them. Well, another person named Mary-Ann Warmerdam decided to get in on the act […]
Motel Guests Bite Back!
Three women stayed at a motel in Glendale for three nights and are claiming they were bitten dozens of times by bedbugs. They have filed suit in Los Angeles County Superior Court against the motel and its franchiser. Trial is […]
May Is National Fibromyalgia Education And Awareness Month!
Fibromyalgia is a complex chronic pain disorder that affects an estimated 10 million people in the U.S. and an estimated 3-6% of the world’s population. While fibromyalgia (FM) occurs in men and children of all ethnic groups, 75-90% of […]
$171K Worth Of Chile Peppers Destroyed!
A company was ordered to destroy $171,000 worth of red chili, no later than March 17, 2011. Federal authorities said it was contaminated by rodent droppings, urine, insect larvae and roaches. The company will pay for destroying the produce under […]
Spider Attack Causes 65,000 Cars To Be Recalled!
Just when you think you’ve heard it all, some new problem comes along. Can you actually believe your ears when I tell you that some spiders like the smell of gasoline? These “gasoline loving” spiders are attacking the fuel systems […]
Rave Reviews!
Thank you for the excellent termite inspection in Woodbridge, Irvine, CA on 1/19/11. Your timely arrival and attention paid to wearing booties when entering my home to inspect the attic was greatly appreciated. I was impressed with the thoroughness of […]
Pesticide Usage Declines In California For The Fourth Consecutive Year!
Pesticide usage dropped in California for the fourth consecutive year in 2009, says Mary-Ann Warmerdam of the Department of Pesticide Regulation. Approximately 156 million pounds of pesticides were reported to have been applied statewide. That is a decrease of […]
Entomologist Help Police To Solve A Cold Case
The police, in San Antonio Texas, arrested a murder suspect in a case that dates back to early 2005. The suspect was charged with killing an elderly man and his son in February 2005. The suspect was initially […]
The 50th Anniversary Of The Peace Corps
The Peace Corps is a volunteer program sponsored by the United States Government. Their mission includes three main goals: providing technical assistance, helping others to understand American culture and helping Americans to understand the cultures of other countries. Volunteers […]
Spider Attack Causes 65,000 Cars To Be Recalled!
Just when you think you’ve heard it all, some new problem comes along. Can you actually believe your ears when I tell you that some spiders like the smell of gasoline? These “gasoline loving” spiders are attacking the fuel systems […]
History Of The Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is the championship game of the National Football League. It was created as part of a merger agreement between the National Football League and its competitive rival, the American Football League. The two leagues began […]
Blame Technology For Animal Die-Off Panic?
You’ve heard the stories about blackbirds falling out of the sky in Arkansas on New Year’s Eve. Then, we heard about 2 million fish dying in Chesapeake Bay, 150 tons of red tilapia dying in Vietnam, 40,000 crabs dying in […]
Old Wives’ Tale Comes Back To Stink Out A Homeowner!
An “old wives’ tale” is a superstitious belief or story belonging to traditional folklore. No one seems to know who made them up or where they come from. However, once someone starts believing in one of these “old wives’ tales”, […]
8 Insects That Businesses Should Really Worry About!
Ants, bedbugs, roaches and spiders get most of the attention when people start discussing pest control issues. However, there are a lot of other interesting, rather ominous insects that are wreaking havoc and costing businesses millions of dollars. Here is […]