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02/01/2012
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Hi, I am writing a children's article on the pesky mosquito we all dread to encounter during the summer months. Why is it only the the female mosquito takes that bite for blood, and is it more common in certain states than others? thanks Kim
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Kim Adams
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kadams53@hotmail.com
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Dr. Jerome Goddard's Response:
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10/26/2011
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are bed bugs deterred by any kind of oils on the skin? My family is suffering from bed bug infestation!! :(
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beyonka
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beyonka_w@yahoo.com
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Dr. Jerome Goddard's Response:
Dear Beyonka, I don't know of any natural oils on the skin that are repellent to bed bugs. To my knowledge, nothing works as a repellent, although some people say the mosquito repellent, oil of lemon eucalyptus, may help keep them off. I would suggest you call a competent pest control company to help you with the bb problem. Hope this helps. Jerome |
| Response Date: 10/28/2011
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09/15/2011
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Where are you located?
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Michelle Mercer
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Guatababy1@aol.com
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Dr. Jerome Goddard's Response:
Michelle, I'm at Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS. |
| Response Date: 10/28/2011
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08/22/2011
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is your sister Cathy Windam if so she is my fourth grade teacher
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alexis miller
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jimmy_miller@tt.net
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Dr. Jerome Goddard's Response:
Alexis, yes Ms. Windham is my sister! I hope you are enjoying her class and learning a lot. Hey, did you watch my little videos located on the home page? You especially should see the "pesticide biscuit." Thanks for e-mailing me. Jerome |
| Response Date: 08/23/2011
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08/20/2011
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I live in Jackson, MS and have noticed what look like enormous 3 inch long hornets in my yard. They are digging holes in the soil and leaving big mounds of dirt where they live. There are at least a few dozen of them around here. Are they dangerous to children or pets?
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Landall Hathorn
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lhathorn1@hotmail.com
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Dr. Jerome Goddard's Response:
Landall, These are probably cicada killers. They look like hornets but live in the ground, one per hole. They catch cicadas and put them down in their hole for their babies to eat. They will sting you if you handle them; otherwise harmless. Hope this helps, Jerome |
| Response Date: 08/23/2011
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08/04/2011
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Dear sir, I am writing here about a speculative bat bite. I realize that entomology is your forte and I figure someone of your stature might have knowledge of insectivorous bats. I want to know if you have any knowledge of bat bites (on humans). I have read that bat bites feel like
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Steve
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aesthete1987@hotmail.com
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Dr. Jerome Goddard's Response:
Steve, this question is serious business. To me, if you suspect that you have been bitten by a bat, you should immediately contact your doctor or the epidemiology division of the Mississippi Department of Health for medical advice. The MSDH phone number for epi is 601-576-7725. Sure, very few bats are infected, and chances of infection are low, but the disease is sooo devastating that you really shouldn't play around with possible bites. Please give tham a call and see what they say (and advise). As for your specific question, I have no idea what the bite itself would look like. For that, you might try calling the Mississippi Natural Sciences Museum in Jackson and ask to speak to a mammalogist or bat expert. Hope this helps, Jerome |
| Response Date: 08/05/2011
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07/30/2011
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there was a weird bug in my house it had black wings and a black body and it was big
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donald
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donald4851786@yahoo.com
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Dr. Jerome Goddard's Response:
Donald, there's no way to guess what that was because so many bugs are black and have black wings. Try to take a picture of it next time and send it to my e-mail address: jeromegoddard10@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Jerome |
| Response Date: 08/05/2011
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06/28/2011
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hi,
Just this afternoon. . as i was looking for new discoveries by an exploration lead by California Academy of Sciences and University of the Philippines. . a neighboring room knocked at my apartment asking me about a bug he just encountered. .it looks like a mosquito with black and white lines on its feet. . but its size is amazingly a thousand times bigger than a typical one. .it has green eyes and a very large body. . can you figure it out for me doctor?? I could send you the photos when i receive a mail reply. . thanks in advance. . .hope you can contribute. .
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Alder Noel
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malik_warra_eee@hotmail.com
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Dr. Jerome Goddard's Response:
Thanks for the question. It would be difficult to figure this one out without seeing a photograph. Please feel free to send it to my other e-mail address: jeromegoddard10@yahoo.com |
| Response Date: 07/07/2011
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04/22/2011
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mating_leptoglossus_pomegranate. The insects are mating Leaf Footed Bugs or Big Legged Bugs, ... also known as stink bugs. They love my pomegranates. How can I get rid of them? For the past 10 years I have been squashing them. They are still multipling.
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bonnie
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sandspur66@att.net
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Dr. Jerome Goddard's Response:
Bonnie, unfortunately, this isn't something I know about. You should ask someone at your local Cooperative Extension Service. Check the white or blue pages in the phone book. If you are in Mississippi, go to MSUCARES.com |
| Response Date: 05/17/2011
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03/05/2011
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If someone who suffers from Haemophili were bit by a bed bug, would they have a problem stopping the bleeding?
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Kevin Crater
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kevincrater@gmail.com
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Dr. Jerome Goddard's Response:
Kevin, This is a good question that I'm not really qualified to answer. However, in my opinion, the bite from a bed bug is produced by such a VERY small needle-like mouthpart that there wouldn't be a problem with bleeding after the biting event ended. Of course, this is just my opinion, and I'd like to see more information on the matter. Thanks,
Jerome |
| Response Date: 03/26/2011
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02/02/2011
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Why don't we see as many lightning bugs as we used to, and what can we do to be more hospitable to them?
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Mallory Carter Pickering
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ripvanpickering@gmail.com
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Dr. Jerome Goddard's Response:
Mallory, I'm not sure that there are less lightning bugs than there used to be. Maybe so. Insects are found where there is appropriate habitat for them. There are places with zillions of lightning bugs and other places with almost none. In addition, all insects go through population highs and lows. Some years there are a ton of them; some years seemingly none. Of course, overall, worldwide, there is habitat losss for all animals. We need to work on preserving more habitat. Hope this helps. Jerome |
| Response Date: 02/24/2011
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01/14/2011
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I'm working on a bed bug article for a newspaper in the Detroit area. Was it you who conducted research ruling out bed bugs as vectors of disease? If not, do you know who authored that study, when and where? Appreciate your help!
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Rebecca Rabano
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RabanoWriter@aol.com
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Dr. Jerome Goddard's Response:
Rebecca, yes I wrote the article in the Journal of the American Medical Association, but in it I didn't rule out disease transmission by bed bugs. As I recall, I merely said there was no convincing evidence at this time that bed bugs are involved in disease transmission. It's sorta complicated. I'll be glad to discuss this more in depth with you. E-mail me. Jerome |
| Response Date: 01/17/2011
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01/13/2011
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We are gong to miss you at the B&G Conf. in Houston, TX, Thanks for your wealth of knowledge.
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Jo Ann Valsin
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javalsin@mdanderson.org
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Dr. Jerome Goddard's Response:
Jo Ann, couldn't work it out. Maybe next year. Thanks for the kind words. Jerome |
| Response Date: 01/17/2011
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01/09/2011
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I was bitten by spider a year ago. It left a lump. now it swelled. what should I do
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shayan michelle
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shayan_michelle@yahoo.com
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Dr. Jerome Goddard's Response:
Michelle, strange indeed. If the spider bite is a year old, it's hard to believe, at least for me, that recent swelling is due to the original spider bite. Could be something else, or coincidental. However, I'm not a medical doctor, and can't really say. Go see a doctor. Maybe try a dermatologist. Sorry I couldn't help more, Jerome |
| Response Date: 01/17/2011
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01/03/2011
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So, Jerome... WHat is going on in Arkansas... dead fish and dead birds, ALan takes the girls to Beebe frequently and I am very worried... Laura
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Laura Goodwin-Wright
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LLGWright@gmail.com
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Dr. Jerome Goddard's Response:
Laura, I'm not sure what's going on, although I wouldn't be too concerned that it's some sort of deadly thing in the environment. These kinds of events happen from time to time. In times past, they have usually determined that the birds accidentally ingested pesticides or that someone was intentionally trying to kill off the bird roost (BTW there is a big black bird roost at Beebe). Keep watching the news. I saw that the scientists are performing necropsies on the birds today. Maybe that will reveal something. Jerome |
| Response Date: 01/03/2011
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12/14/2010
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My 20 yr old son awoke with a spider bite 2 weeks ago. Appx 8 hours after rising, he felt faint, had a rapid heart rate (130bpm resting), had involuntary shaking of his entire body for appx 30 minutes. Muscle spasms can be felt in his chest and abdomen. He was seen in the ER; his bp was 140/90, elevated WBC, slight potassium deficiency and slight dehydration, though he had plenty of fluids. This occurred daily appx 7 - 8 hours after rising for 6 days. He has sudden fatigue after each episode. At day 14, he is still having slight muscle twitching and elevated heart rate each day appx 7-8 hours after rising. Lab results were normal again after 3 days. Brain MRI and chest xray normal. Do think these symptoms may be due to a black widow bite? His doctors can not find another cause but think widow bite symptoms would resolve by day 2 or 3.
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Lisa
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lisa_a_kelley@hotmail.com
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Dr. Jerome Goddard's Response:
Lisa, as you know, we have discussed this by personal e-mail. If you need further assistance, please let me know. Jerome |
| Response Date: 01/03/2011
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