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05/17/2012
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which is more poisonus brown recluse or black widow
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graysie from mrs windhams class
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cwindham@scsk12.org
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05/17/2012
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what would you name a spider if you did
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brooke
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brookeshaw123@gmail.com
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05/17/2012
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Shifa from Ms. Windham's class wants to know if you found a new insect and got to name it?
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Shifa
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cwindham@scsk12.org
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05/17/2012
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have you ever got stung by a wasp?
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Keith
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cwindham@scsk12.org
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05/17/2012
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how many bugs have you found
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Reagan
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cwindham@scsk12.org
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05/17/2012
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Jonas from Ms. Windham's class wants to know if the daddy longlegs has the most poison of any of the spiders.
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Ms. Windham's class
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cwindham@scsk12.org
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04/16/2012
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Recently I have had a bug explosion in my house. From millipedes, to small pinpoint size spiders and much bigger ones, as well as gnats, earwigs and elongated brown beetles with ridges on them. In the past week I must have found at least 10 different kinds of insects. I can find no holes or open windows in my home or any changes in the home which could account for such a plethora of unwanted visitors. I live in N central Florida. Any idea as to what could be causing such a phenomenon? Thanks Alex
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Alexandra
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aperl305@aol.com
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Dr. Jerome Goddard's Response:
Alex, a bug invasion could result from lots of things. Maybe it was just a warm and early onset of spring this year and that's all it was. Certainly, you should look for cracks, crevices, non-tight-fitting doors and windows, etc. where bugs can come in, but other than that, call a pest control professional. Tell them you want a perimeter spray around your house. That should help. Jerome |
| Response Date: 05/03/2012
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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:
Kim, Only female mosquitoes feed on blood, presumably because blood is a wonderful protein source for egg production. Otherwise and at other times, both male and female mosquitoes drink nectar from flowers for nourisment. As for the other part of your question, mosquitoes are not equally distributed around the country and this is mostly due to the variety of breeding conditions in different places. Some places -- such as Louisiana and Florida -- just naturally have more and better breeding sites than other states. Jerome |
| Response Date: 05/03/2012
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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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