Tag Archives: bugs

  • News Roaches and bugs

    U.N. REPORT: End world hunger; eat bugs

    The best weapon for fighting world hunger may be in your backyard, according to leaders in the United Nations.

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    ‘Bug forecast’ for Virginia

    Dr. David Gaines, with the Virginia Department of Health, appeared on the CBS 6 News at 5:30 with a spring and summer bug forecast.

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    Insect Experts: Cicadas could make big return

    After laying low for about 17 years, insect experts say you could start seeing cicadas in mid-April through late May.

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    Bugfest at Virginia Tech will bring out thousands of insects

    Thousands expected to attend Bugfest at Virginia Tech.

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    First death from West Nile Virus in Maryland

    The West Nile virus claims its first life in Maryland this year and federal health officials warn this could be the worst summer ever for the disease.

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    Millipede invasion scares mother, daughter

    “When you walk in, your feet are just crunching because you’re stepping on them and you’re killing them. It sounds like you’re walking on potato chips.”

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    Unwelcome visitors cause a buzz in downtown Jacksonville

    People in Jacksonville, FL are buzzing over some unwelcome visitors.

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    Richmond: One of America’s “buggiest” cities

    It’s official. Richmond is one of the nation’s buggiest cities, at least according to a survey from Off! insect repellant.

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    Starbucks to stop using crushed bugs in Frappuccino

    The chain expects to be transitioned to lycopene, a natural, tomato-based extract, for the strawberry sauce in the frappuccino by late June.

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    Dried bug ingredient under review in Frappuccinos

    Starbucks likely to reformulate Strawberries & Creme Frappuccino.

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    Starbucks using crushed bugs in Frappuccino

    In a statement, the company revealed their Strawberry Frappuccino uses the crushed up bodies of bugs to gain its pink color.