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Entomologists debunk 15 myths about pests

Entomologists Jim Skinner and Jody Gangloff-Kaufmann debunk 15 myths about pests. They talk about t…

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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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How to deal with bedbugs, according to a pest exterminator

A pest control specialist discusses how to get rid of bedbugs. Exterminators will spray pesticides …

Jane Ridley   


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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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How lice evolved alongside humans to become the perfect pests — and trackers of human migration

The researchers found that two different genetic clusters were present in the lice's DNA.

Sebastian Cahill   


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How ducks are keeping a South African vineyard free of pests

A South African winemaker, Vergenoegd Low, has an army of more than 1,000 Indian runner ducks. They…

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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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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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US officials say they made an 'extraordinary' discovery of a pest being imported into the country for the first time

Officials said they detected the insect in imported fresh-cut flowers. As a precaution, the flower …

Katie Balevic   


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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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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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10 ways to get rid of roaches and keep them out permanently

While large-scale roach infestations should be handled by exterminators, there are methods to manag…

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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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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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 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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All about Bokashi, the pest-free alternative to composting that's perfect for small spaces

Make the most of your kitchen waste with the Bokashi process, which ferments organic materials into…

Zoe McDonald