Why Are There So Many Insects? - Murry Gans

If insects suddenly morphed into large beings and decided to wage war on us, there’s no doubt that humans would lose. There are an estimated 10 quintillion individual insects on earth, outnumbering humans by more than a billion to one. So what’s their secret to success? Murry Gans details the reasons behind insect abundance.

Lesson by Murry Gans, animation by Echo Bridge Pictures.

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.

This Dangerous Mosquito Lays Her Armored Eggs – in Your House | Deep Look

The Aedes aegypti mosquito, which can transmit dengue fever and Zika, makes a meal of us around our homes. And her eggs are hardy. They can dry out, but remain alive for months, waiting for a little water so they can hatch into squiggly larvae.

Rodents: From Head to Tail

Rodents are elusive and secretive pests. To understand their habits and the threats they pose, we need to get up close and personal with them.

Ask the Pest Professor: Cockroaches

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

Inside the Ant Colony - Deborah M. Gordon

Ants have one of the most complex social organizations in the animal kingdom; they live in structured colonies that contain different types of members who perform specific roles. Sound familiar? Deborah M. Gordon explains the way these incredible creatures mate, communicate and source food, shedding light on how their actions can mimic and inform our own behavior.

Lesson by Deborah M. Gordon, animation by Steve Belfer Creative Inc.

Ask the Pest Professor: Kitchen Ants

What attracts ants to my kitchen counter? Dr. Jim Fredericks, chief entomologist for the National Pest Management Association, discusses why ants tend to march into the heart of the home.

Out of Sight - Episode 1: Rodents in the Kitchen

While their tracks may not be noticeable to the naked eye, rodents can spread germs, bacteria and disease with every step as they scurry through our homes.

Scientists Explain Why You Can't Get Rid of Cockroaches

There is a reason cockroaches can survive a nuclear bomb, and live to tell about it. They will be here long after we are gone, and won't leave our apartment complex's while we are here. Scientists explain why roaches are nearly impossible to get rid of.

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.