Why Do Stink Bugs Stink?

Turns out stink bugs and cilantro have some things in common.

Deer Ticks & Lyme Disease - Health Checks

Deer ticks and Lyme disease are a major concern in warmer months. This bacterial infection is transmitted from Blacklegged deer ticks to humans.

Pests Requiring Professional Help

Pests Requiring Professional Help

Bob Vila's Top 5 Spring Pest Proofing Tips

Home improvement expert Bob Vila shares his top 5 tips to prevent a pest infestation this spring.

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.

Do Earwigs Go in People's Ears? - Pest Prescriptions

Do earwigs crawl into or go in your ears at night? Dr. Parada dispels the notion of earwigs actually entering one's ear.

Daddy Longlegs Risk Life ... and Especially Limb ... to Survive | Deep Look

When predators attack, daddy longlegs deliberately release their limbs to escape. They can drop up to three and still get by just fine.

Cockroaches & the Spread of Salmonella - Health Checks

Cockroaches can spread Salmonella, E. coli and 33 kinds of bacteria by carrying germs and transferring them to food sources.

Why Cockroaches Are So Hard To Kill

Cockroaches are one of the most widespread and resilient creatures on this planet. They are practically everywhere around us, hiding in the walls, sewers, and perhaps your cupboard. They are also one of the most hated creatures by humans. If you are like most people, you will become determined to kill all of the roaches when you see them in your house. Despite such hatred towards them, how do cockroaches manage to thrive all around the globe?

A Bedbug's Bite - Up Close! - Bang Goes the Theory - BBC

Liz Bonnin investigates an increasingly common and unwelcome guest -- the bedbug. She visits Dr James Logan in his laboratory where he volunteers to let one of the little critters feast on his blood.

Why are Bed Bugs Attracted to Humans?

As their name suggests, bed bugs are most commonly found in and around beds. However, have you ever wondered why these pests are drawn to the bedroom and humans in particular?