October 2012

Monthly Archive: October 2012

Does a mild winter mean more insects?

Posted: October 19, 2012 - 15:27 , by ROM

With increasing frequency, as spring rolls in, ROM entomologists are asked this question: will mild winter temperatures result in more bugs this spring and summer? Unfortunately, there is no simple “yes” or “no” answer to this question  — the best response is “It depends”. 

Bugs are moving in (not bed bugs this time)

Posted: October 19, 2012 - 08:54 , by ROM

Question: It’s fall, why are all these bugs coming into my home? I’ve never seen them before!

Western conifer seed bug; copyright ROM images