Bugs Of Fall
Fall bug season is upon us, and this summer's warmer than usual weather left behind an exploding insect population. You can expect to see more mosquitoes, stink bugs and yellow jackets until the weather cools. And bugs are more than just a nuisance this year -- the U.S. is dealing with its most serious outbreak of mosquito-borne West Nile virus to date. "Bug Guy" Mike Raupp helps explain what you're seeing, and how to protect yourself from insects that bite, sting or stink.
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I've been listening to your show for a couple of years Kojo, and it never disappoints. The segment on Fall bugs was no exception. One of the callers asked about a large wasp that she has seen around lately. The Cicada killer was a new one to me, but I can tell you about a much scarier bug (to us humans) that's been around for a couple of years now. Its called the Giant Asian Hornet. see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_giant_hornet. It's an invasive species and actually attacks other wasps that are in it's territory.
This bad boy can be 2 inches long and has a painful sting. I was stung by one in the head last summer and was off my feet for a day. They come to our yard to strip the bark off of our Lilac tree to use in building their nest. I've been controlling them with wasp insecticide, but if you have the chance to pass this along to the Bug Guy, I'd sure like to know how else I can keep them from threatening our family.
Again, great show
Paul Hearn
Oakton, VA