Here’s How That Annoying Fly Dodges Your Swatter | Deep Look

A fly has a pair of tiny, dumbbell-shaped limbs called halteres that were once a second pair of wings. They wield them to make razor-sharp turns and land out of reach on your ceiling. But don't despair – there *is* a trick to smacking these infuriating insects.

Rodents Threaten People & Property

Rodents may be small in size, but they can pose big problems if they're able to get inside. Known to spread over 35 diseases and capable of causing serious property damage, mice and rats can threaten both people and property.

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Ask the Pest Professor About Mice

How do mice fit into such small spaces? Dr. Jim Fredericks, chief entomologist with the National Pest Management Association, will reveal their secret!

How Ticks Dig In With a Mouth Full of Hooks | Deep Look

Why can't you just flick a tick? Because it attaches to you with a mouth covered in hooks, while it fattens up on your blood. For days. But don't worry – there *is* a way to pull it out.

Ask the Pest Professor: Spider Bites

Dr. Jim Fredericks from the National Pest Management Association discusses if all spiders bite.

A New York City Exterminator Tells Us The Places He'd Never Live

New York City is full of people — and pests. But while cockroaches, rats, and mice are everywhere, some places are more infested than others. We asked a professional exterminator to tell us what to watch out for, and where in the city he would simply never want to live.

Why Bed Bugs Are So Hard To Kill

Humans have struggled against bed bugs for thousands of years. And despite our best efforts and technological advances, infestations are only getting worse. Bed bugs are developing defenses against our best insecticides, such as thicker hides and toxin-fighting enzymes.

Ask the Pest Professor About Bed Bug Signs

How do I know if I have bed bugs? Dr. Jim Fredericks, chief entomologist for the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), shares some advice.