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Wooden Diorama of Granary and Scribes Found in Ancient Egyptian Tomb of Meketre
A wooden diorama found in the tomb of Meketre, a high-ranking official in ancient Egypt, depicts a granary with scribes, highlighting Egypt’s reliance on grain storage and record-keeping. Discovered in 1920, the model is now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. It shows a design to prevent theft and pest damage, with figures carr...
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Scientists Want To Breed Mosquitoes With "Toxic" Semen. This Is Why
Genetically engineered mosquitoes with toxic semen could be a new weapon against tropical disease, Australian scientists said after trialling the novel pest control method.
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'Farm Of The Future': How AI Is Helping Sugarcane Farmers In Maharashtra
For centuries, unpredictability has been the bane of a farmer's existence, with too little or too much rain, pests and disease all threatening to destroy crops, pushing him into debt and, in some cases, even driving him to suicide. How AI is helping.
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Manchester United's Hygiene Rating Slashed After Old Trafford Hit By Mice Infestation
The club said it was working with a pest control contractor and local council to implement a series of measures to address the problem.
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Expired Food, Pests And Unhygienic Storage Conditions Found At Dairy Units In Hyderabad
One unit had food items that had expired four years ago. The other had serious hygiene issues. Discover more about the inspections below.
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Drought-Stressed Plants Emit Sounds That Guide Moth Egg-Laying Choices
A study published on November 14 via bioRxiv highlights that drought-stressed plants emit ultrasonic sounds influencing moth egg-laying decisions. Experiments showed Egyptian cotton leafworm moths avoided dehydrated plants and preferred healthier ones. Even laboratory-raised moths demonstrated this innate behaviour. The findings suggest potential f...
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Rat Poison For Pest Control Kills 2 Children In Chennai, Parents In Hospital
The use of chemicals to kill rats by a pest control services firm in an apartment here has turned lethal for a family of four.
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Can Orange Peels Repel Cockroaches? The Truth May Surprise You...
Orange peels are often tossed out, but did you know they can help tackle unwanted pests in your kitchen? Read on to discover how to use them effectively.
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Video: Rats On Rampage In Madhya Pradesh Government Hospital
A video has surfaced on social media showing rats roaming purportedly in a ward of a government-run hospital in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior city, prompting the authorities to order an effective pest control at the medical facility.
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Cockroaches In the Kitchen? Try These 5 Easy Ways To Keep These Insects At Bay
Cockroaches are unwelcomed guests in any kitchen, but they can be found lurking around kitchen cabinets and countertops. Read on to learn 5 kitchen hacks to keep these pests at bay!
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Employee Says Boss Treated Him Like "Pest" After Requesting Time Off Due To Injury
Recently, an employee shared how his boss treated him like a "pest" after he asked for time off due to an injury. This conversation between the employee and his boss left social media users shocked and prompted many to share similar incidents.
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"Don't Mean To Be Pest, But...": Elon Musk To Satya Nadella Over PC Trouble
Tech mogul Elon Musk recently reached out to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, expressing his reservations about the mandatory Microsoft account requirement on his newly purchased Windows laptop PC.
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Fears Of Bedbug Invasion Sparks Panic Buying Of Insecticides In Hong Kong
Notably, bedbugs are small, oval-shaped parasitic, nocturnal bloodsuckers and their bites can cause rashes.
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South Korea Declares War On Bedbugs As Pests Take Over Homes And Trains
As South Korea experiences a post-pandemic tourism surge, the nation is contending with bedbug outbreaks, prompting locals to avoid public transport and cinemas to evade the bloodsucking pests.
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Video Shows Rats In Train Pantry, Railways Responds
The video, posted by a social media user who frequently travels by train, reveals rats freely roaming in the train's pantry.
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Wooden Diorama of Granary and Scribes Found in Ancient Egyptian Tomb of Meketre
A wooden diorama found in the tomb of Meketre, a high-ranking official in ancient Egypt, depicts a granary with scribes, highlighting Egypt’s reliance on grain storage and record-keeping. Discovered in 1920, the model is now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. It shows a design to prevent theft and pest damage, with figures carr...
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Scientists Want To Breed Mosquitoes With "Toxic" Semen. This Is Why
Genetically engineered mosquitoes with toxic semen could be a new weapon against tropical disease, Australian scientists said after trialling the novel pest control method.
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'Farm Of The Future': How AI Is Helping Sugarcane Farmers In Maharashtra
For centuries, unpredictability has been the bane of a farmer's existence, with too little or too much rain, pests and disease all threatening to destroy crops, pushing him into debt and, in some cases, even driving him to suicide. How AI is helping.
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Manchester United's Hygiene Rating Slashed After Old Trafford Hit By Mice Infestation
The club said it was working with a pest control contractor and local council to implement a series of measures to address the problem.
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Expired Food, Pests And Unhygienic Storage Conditions Found At Dairy Units In Hyderabad
One unit had food items that had expired four years ago. The other had serious hygiene issues. Discover more about the inspections below.
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Drought-Stressed Plants Emit Sounds That Guide Moth Egg-Laying Choices
A study published on November 14 via bioRxiv highlights that drought-stressed plants emit ultrasonic sounds influencing moth egg-laying decisions. Experiments showed Egyptian cotton leafworm moths avoided dehydrated plants and preferred healthier ones. Even laboratory-raised moths demonstrated this innate behaviour. The findings suggest potential f...
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Rat Poison For Pest Control Kills 2 Children In Chennai, Parents In Hospital
The use of chemicals to kill rats by a pest control services firm in an apartment here has turned lethal for a family of four.
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Can Orange Peels Repel Cockroaches? The Truth May Surprise You...
Orange peels are often tossed out, but did you know they can help tackle unwanted pests in your kitchen? Read on to discover how to use them effectively.
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Video: Rats On Rampage In Madhya Pradesh Government Hospital
A video has surfaced on social media showing rats roaming purportedly in a ward of a government-run hospital in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior city, prompting the authorities to order an effective pest control at the medical facility.
-
Cockroaches In the Kitchen? Try These 5 Easy Ways To Keep These Insects At Bay
Cockroaches are unwelcomed guests in any kitchen, but they can be found lurking around kitchen cabinets and countertops. Read on to learn 5 kitchen hacks to keep these pests at bay!
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Employee Says Boss Treated Him Like "Pest" After Requesting Time Off Due To Injury
Recently, an employee shared how his boss treated him like a "pest" after he asked for time off due to an injury. This conversation between the employee and his boss left social media users shocked and prompted many to share similar incidents.
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"Don't Mean To Be Pest, But...": Elon Musk To Satya Nadella Over PC Trouble
Tech mogul Elon Musk recently reached out to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, expressing his reservations about the mandatory Microsoft account requirement on his newly purchased Windows laptop PC.
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Fears Of Bedbug Invasion Sparks Panic Buying Of Insecticides In Hong Kong
Notably, bedbugs are small, oval-shaped parasitic, nocturnal bloodsuckers and their bites can cause rashes.
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South Korea Declares War On Bedbugs As Pests Take Over Homes And Trains
As South Korea experiences a post-pandemic tourism surge, the nation is contending with bedbug outbreaks, prompting locals to avoid public transport and cinemas to evade the bloodsucking pests.
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Video Shows Rats In Train Pantry, Railways Responds
The video, posted by a social media user who frequently travels by train, reveals rats freely roaming in the train's pantry.
