Providence, Rhode Island - World's Largest Bug

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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. But be warned: construction of a new interstate on-ramp has made frontal shots from the ground impossible.
Phone:
401-941-5700

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World's Largest Bug. Providence, Rhode Island - World's Largest Bug
"Nibbles Woodaway," a giant blue termite, promotes the extermination acumen of New England Pest Control. Roadsideamerica.com Report...

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Providence, Rhode Island - Nibbles Woodaway, World's Largest Termite, on tour
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 is taken apart for transport. Providence, Rhode Island - 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]

Providence, Rhode Island - Big Blue Termite

This may not be noteworthy but you can certainly verify it with New England Pest Control...I am proud to say that I am the only Rhode Islander to have an authentic Big Blue Bug tattoo. I had Nibbles Woodaway permanently etched on my body on 10/26/98. I'm even going to get to meet the big guy! [Deb Bettencourt, 11/09/1998]

Providence, Rhode Island - Big Blue Termite

Having grown up seeing the Big Blue Bug, there is just one thing that I feel I should warn all future tourists about....When they "dress him up" in his Uncle Sam costume to commemorate the fourth of July holiday, the white beard makes it look like he is vomiting. Just thought everyone should be warned so they were not scared when passing it. [Elizabeth O'Hara, 05/22/1998]

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