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Just cook some rice…

Chris Reynolds — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:10:20 +0000

Okay, I'll admit something: I'm from Abbeville, but I don't like crawfish. Or shrimp. Why, you ask?

Which Mosquito Repellents Really Work?

Debbie Ray — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 09:14:09 +0000

When you live in South Louisiana, certain things come up in conversation that you just don't hear people talking about in other parts of the country. Things like the where's the best place spot for watching a parade, who makes the best boudin, and whether Highway 90 or I-10 is the best way to get to New Orleans. Everybod

The Story Of Lovebugs And How To Clean Up After They Arrive [VIDEO]

CJ — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 21:48:40 +0000

The story of the lovebug is not a very long one but they sure do make a mess of things the short time they are here. The lovebug is a member of the family of march flies. It is also known as the honeymoon fly, kissingbug, or double-headed bug. The adult lovebug is found especially [...]

Meat Lovers Beware! Tick Bites Could Be Spreading Meat Allergies

Don Deane — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 09:42:31 +0000

As if high cholesterol, heart disease and the potential for Mad Cow aren’t bad enough, now red meat lovers have another threat to contend with — an allergic reaction to beef potentially triggered by a bite from the common lone star tick.

Colbie Caillat Attacked By Bugs on Stage

Scott Shetler — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 09:24:52 +0000

When Colbie Caillat began singing ‘Bubbly’ at the end of her set earlier this week during a concert in Pittsburgh, the fans in attendance got excited. And so did the bugs, which swarmed the stage and caused Caillat to scream and interrupt the song. Mix 93.1 reported the incident, which occurred on Tuesday at Stage [...]

Most Annoying Pests

Debbie Ray — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:46:27 +0000

A new survey for Orkin Pest Control says flies are the most common household pests, with 45% of participants reporting flies are the pests they see most often. Only 39% reported mosquitoes were number one at their home. 43% said the reason they didn’t want pests around was because of health and safety concerns, and 41% said [...]

Restaurant Barred From Selling Grasshopper Tacos [VIDEO]

JayCee — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 15:07:28 +0000

Health officials in San Francisco are hopping mad over one restaurant’s decision to sell grasshopper tacos.

La Oaxaquena Bakery and Restaurant has been selling the popular Mexican dish until the health department stepped in and put the kibosh on it.

Bed Bugs Are In Every State This Memorial Day Weekend

CJ — Fri, 27 May 2011 21:47:51 +0000

Chances are you will be staying in a hotel this Memorial Day weekend. Keep this in mind, Orkin says it is now treating bed bugs in all 50 states. Check out the list of cities in order of the number of bed bug treatments. 1. Cincinnati, Ohio 26. Raleigh/Durham/Fayetteville, North Carolina 2. Chicago, Illinois 27. [...]