June 6, 2016
Zika Virus: chances are; you’ve heard of it, either on the news or from a friend. While there are numerous news stories about Zika, there are fewer answers about the virus, including the number of ways it can be transmitted from human to human and the extent of potential health problems it poses. The good news: there are many facts we do […]
February 9, 2016
For the first time, the complete genome of common Bed Bug has been described and assembled with annotation. This work, led by researchers at the American Museum of Natural History and Weill Cornell Medicine, was published in Nature Communications. The data, will provide a rich genetic resource for mapping bedbug activity in human hosts and […]
January 15, 2016
Have you ever wondered what happened to the endless circling, buzzing, marching and trailing bugs in winter? In the summer, they seem to make presence on any occasion, usually as uninvited guests. On your picnic table, around your flower garden, and certainly wherever you don’t need or want them. But when temperature drops and snow […]
January 13, 2016
There is increasing evidence that insect pollinators (i.e. honey bees and bumble bees) are disappearing at alarming rates. A decline in pollinators affects us all. Reversing this trend is important to the ecosystem as well as to human health. Here are some things we can all do to help. Plant and create new pollinator habitats […]
November 12, 2015
As night temperatures going down and the days are getting short, outside gardening are coming to an end for this season. Many of the herbs growing outdoors can be transplanted from the garden to pots and then move inside for winter, which is almost an annual ritual for many people. However, with the lovely mint […]
September 4, 2015
The long awaited, highly anticipated construction of our new facility began in August. They had begun the site preparations 2 weeks ago, but plagued by rain were forced to stop working. We are now back underway with site and foundation preparations full steam ahead. This is a very exciting time for all of us here […]
