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10 rattiest cities in America in 2023, according to pest control experts
Chicago is the American city with the most rats. The 10 rattiest cities in the US share similaritie…
Maiya Focht
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Amazed pest control technician discovers a 700-pound stash of acorns hoarded by 2 woodpeckers
Nick's Extreme Pest Control said this was the first time he'd seen something like it and that it to…
Bethany Dawson
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Cockroaches wouldn't exist without humans. We helped them become one of the world's worst pests, according to a new study.
The German cockroach, one of the most common household pests, adapted to thrive in human dwellings…
Lloyd Lee
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5 signs you have termites in your home, including discarded wings and tight-fitting doors
Termites eat anything containing cellulose. Look for swarmers, hollow wood, mud tubes, frass, or ti…
Steph Coelho
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How to use neem oil to as a natural insecticide to protect your plants from pests
Neem oil can control unwanted pests. Combine it with warm water and dish soap and spray plants once…
L. Daniela Alvarez
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How to cure your houseplants of scale, a plant-killing, sap-sucking pest
Scale is often mistaken for a disease, but it's actually an insect that latches onto a plant and fo…
Christine Clark
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How to identify and get rid of spider mites on houseplants for good
Spider mites are small pests that cause brown specks on plants. To get rid of them, isolate the inf…
L. Daniela Alvarez
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How to get rid of spiders and keep them from coming back
Spiders make their way into your home to find food. The first step to getting rid of spiders is to …
Megan Wahn
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New York has tried poison, traps, and birth control to fix its pest problem. Rat researchers say the city should focus on its people instead.
Earlier this year, New York mayor Eric Adams appointed Kathleen Corradi, a former school teacher, t…
Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert
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Experts say climate change is bringing out more bugs, in more places, more often. That could mean big business for pest control companies.
Climate change effects like hotter temperatures mean bugs can come out sooner, stay longer, and app…
Sarah Jackson
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How to safely get rid of mice and keep them from coming back
The best way to get rid of mice and prevent them from returning is by sealing any ways for them to …
Kaitlyn McInnis
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A pest company says it will pay you $2,000 to release 100 cockroaches into your home and study what happens
The pests are difficult to get rid of due to their hard shell and resiliency, as well as the speed …
Grace Kay
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What is diatomaceous earth? How to use it to eliminate bugs and pests
Diatomaceous earth is a safe, chemical-free way to eliminate ants, bed bugs, roaches, and other bug…
Christine Clark
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How to get rid of gnats and keep them from coming back
Set traps with vinegar and dish soap to catch gnats and make sure to keep your drains clean, dispos…
Terri Williams
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How to get rid of ants and keep them from coming back
Ants can get into your house through small gaps and cracks, but there are many natural and conventi…
Kaitlyn McInnis
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How to get rid of spiders and keep them out of your home for good
Spiders make their way into your home to find food. The first step to getting rid of spiders is to …
Megan Wahn
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The best ways to get rid of ants in your home and how to keep them out permanently
Ants can get into your house through small gaps and cracks, but there are many natural and conventi…
Kaitlyn McInnis
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How to identify and treat an aphid infestation on your houseplants, plus tips for bringing a plant back to health
To get rid of aphids, treat houseplants with neem oil, diatomaceous earth, or an insecticide. Avoid…
L. Daniela Alvarez
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4 ways to get rid of roaches and how to keep them out
While large-scale roach infestations should be handled by exterminators, there are methods to manag…
Megan Wahn
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Australia says it's going to shoot wild horses from helicopters in a bid to cull 14,000 of them
The New South Wales government said it's going full steam ahead with its program to shoot wild hors…