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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…
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
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
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
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
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…
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…