Authors: Dawn H. Gouge University of Arizona and Lawrence "Fudd" Graham, Auburn University
Summary: Ants are the most common school pests in many states and their presence frequently stimulates both necessary and unnecessary pesticide applications.
Featuring Flea-borne Typhus is discussed including symptoms and diagnosis. Typhus is generally not fatal, but if left untreated the death rate can reach as high as 40%. Prevention of flea-borne typhus is discussed.