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Snow Fleas: Another Pesky Pest or the Key to a Scientific Breakthrough?

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Several Michiganders have spotted what appeared to be dirt sitting on top of the snow this winter. Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that the specks were not dirt at all. The specks were found to be alive and jumping; they were snow fleas. Before reaching for the phone to call exterminators, we must first understand the snow flea. The […]

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Riley McDonald | January 10, 2023
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