Every summer, an insect with a sweet name poses a serious threat to the populations of the southern United States and Latin America.

State inspectors working in partnership with USDA had documented mold, insects, liquid dripping from ceilings, and meat and fat residue on walls, floors and equipment, the AP previously reported.

but the lack of blood stunts development early in the bat bug life cycle. In addition, female bat bugs need a blood meal to produce eggs. Female bat bugs lay eggs on rough surfaces or cracks close ...