Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Sunday, March 28, 2021

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.

Monday, March 22, 2021

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.

Friday, March 19, 2021

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.

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

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.

Saturday, March 13, 2021

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.

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

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.

Sunday, March 7, 2021

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?

Thursday, March 4, 2021

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.

Monday, March 1, 2021

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?