Saturday, June 26, 2021

Ask the Pest Professor: Cockroaches


Dr. Jim Fredericks discusses the most popular areas where cockroaches are found in homes.

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

If You're Scared of Bugs, Don't Watch This | National Geographic


In the Insect Zoo at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History, visitors can see all sorts of creepy, crawly insects up close. But behind the scenes, entomologists care for a plethora of insects, including giant cockroaches, tarantulas, and even a giant millipede.

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

How Do Rodents Get Inside?


Rodents are one of the most common pests in the United States. In fact, a recent survey found more than one third of American homeowners had seen a rodent in their home in the past year. But how exactly do they get inside?

Sunday, June 6, 2021

Thursday, June 3, 2021

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.