Providence, Rhode Island -
World's Largest Bug
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"Nibbles Woodaway," a giant blue termite, promotes the extermination acumen of New England Pest Control.
- Address:
- 161 O'Connell St., Providence, RI
- Directions:
- On the south side of downtown, on the southbound side of I-95. Take exit 19 (Thurbers Ave.) Head either east to Allens Ave. or west to Eddy St., and take these north several blocks to O'Connell St. The bug is on the roof of New England Pest Control. Note: construction of interstate on-ramp makes frontal shots from the ground difficult.
- Phone:
- 401-941-5700
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World's Largest Bug"Nibbles Woodaway," a giant blue termite, promotes the extermination acumen of New England Pest Control. Roadsideamerica.com Report... [05/17/2009]
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The 2-ton blue termite on the roof of New England Pest Control, Providence, RI, is taking a brief tour this summer. "Nibbles Woodaway" will appear in Bristol's July 4th Parade, then continue on to gigs in Warwick, RI, Seekonk, MA, and Providence's Roger Williams Park Zoo. ... [07/03/2003] Complete News Story
Nibbles Woodaway - Blue Termite Nibbles left his perch for the first time in 22 years on June 20, 2002 to
embark on a four-stop tour prior to being repainted and refurbished. Appearances in Bristol, RI's, 4th of July Parade, at the Warwick Benny's at 2574 West Shore Road (July 13), and at Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence and Cardi's Superstore in Swansea, MA, will allow everyone a chance to love the bug up close. He's scheduled to return to the roof of New England Pest Control on August 18. [Christopher Martin, Editor, Quahog.org, 07/01/2002]
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