During WWII, approximately 4 million people in London were having bed bug problems.
To put that into perspective, imagine everyone in Houston, Denver and Miami having bed bugs. |
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The "Black Plague" can still be found in some parts of the United States, especially the Grand Canyon area.
Fleas can transmit the bacterium Yersinia pestis which causes the plague. Mortality is high (50-90%) if left untreated. Approximately 10-15 cases are reported each year in the U.S. |
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Despite its name, the German Cockroach actually originated in North Africa.
This despicable pest is one of the most economically important insects in the world. It invades restaurants, apartment buildings and warehouses, contaminating our food supplies and causing health problems in humans. |
Spiders belong to the class Arachnida.
The name originated from a character in Greek mythology called Arachne who challenged the goddess Athena to a weaving contest. |
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There are over 120,000 known species of moths.
One of the most destructive is the Indian meal moth which contaminates grain, flour, rice, etc. |
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Speaking of the Indian meal moth,
the male can pick up the scent of a female Indian meal moth from more than three miles away! |
Despite, or because of, man's invasion into the insect's world, over 7,000 species of insect are discovered each year!
There are over a million species of insects known to man. |
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The deer mouse is the most abundant mammal in North America.
They can be found as far north as central Alaska and as far south as Texas. |
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Carpenter ants DO NOT eat wood.
They excavate the wood to build nests. |
Have you heard of a weird fact? I'd be grateful if you would share it with me!