The Joy Of Breeding Pigeons
Sep 24th, 2008 · Some people think of pigeons as nothing more than pests. Others think of them as trained athletes. Brooklyn native Michael Scott is a second generation pigeon breeder.
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Beetle Infestation Compounds Effects of Warming *
Apr 24th, 2008 · In western Canada, tree-infesting beetles are flourishing due to warmer temperatures caused in part by global warming. But a new study in the journal Nature argues that these pests may also be compounding the effects of climate change by destroying the trees that suck key pollutants out of the atmosphere.
Company Attacks Pests with Green Techniques
Nov 15th, 2007 · Methods utilized to get rid of pests can be scarier than the pests themselves. In San Francisco, however, that's changing. Instead of toxic sprays, one pest control company utilizes dogs and birth control to root out annoying critters.
Subsidies Take Different Form with Fruits, Veggies
Nov 2nd, 2007 · The farm bill makes big payments to farmers who raise commodity crops such as cotton and soybeans. But it takes a different approach with fruit and vegetable crops, subsidizing research, pest eradication and child nutrition programs instead of making direct payments to farmers.
Coping with New York's Roaches -- or 'Water Bugs' ****
Aug 7th, 2007 · New Yorkers are used to rats, pigeons and more than a fare share of household pests. But they still seem surprised -- and disgusted -- when some exceptionally large, six-legged creatures come out of the sewers and walk the streets at night.
Beverly Cleary, Getting the Best Out of Her 'Pest' ****
Apr 9th, 2006 · If you were a child in America anytime between the 1950s and now, you probably know Ramona Quimby, the creation of children's author Beverly Cleary. You know... Ramona the Pest. Cleary reflects on her timeless work.
A Shift from Diplomacy to Pest Control ****
Nov 18th, 2005 · For the past 18 years, Andy Linares has been running his family business, Bug Off Pest Control. Recently, he came to the StoryCorps booth in New York's Grand Central Terminal to talk about his work as an exterminator.
Rat's Tale Highlights Difficulty of Tracking a Pest *
Oct 23rd, 2005 · A Norwegian rat braves the waters of the South Pacific to escape a scientist hot on his trail. New Zealand rodent biologist James Russell went through epic efforts to track a member of a cunning invasive species.
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