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Insects you encounter at college | News

Insects you encounter at college | News

Daniel Perry is an entomologist at Proctor and Gamble working on Zevo, a line of naturally-inspired insecticides. He talks about the various insect problems facing university students in their living spaces.  According to Washington State University, entomologists concern themselves with, “insects and their relationship to humans, the environment and other organisms.” Entomologists may serve in a variety of scientific fields including agriculture, pharmaceuticals and pest control. How did you get started with entomology? “I’ve always been interested in insects since I was a little kid. I always […]

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Welland family turns to food banks, churches to make ends meet

Welland family turns to food banks, churches to make ends meet

Christopher Dean had a decent job working as a security guard, a nice two-bedroom apartment, and what he described as a good life until he was 34 years old. An injury to his spine changed all that. “I have spinal problems going from my neck to my tailbone, so I haven’t been able to work for the last five to six years or so,” the Welland resident said. Now, he lives in a single-bedroom apartment with his partner, Amanda Gibbard, and their 16-year-old son. Both are unable […]

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