How Fire Ants Took Over America

Joe Hanson explains how fire ants took over America

Ask the Pest Professor: Rodents

Why are rodents always gnawing through things? Dr. Jim Fredericks, chief entomologist with the National Pest Management Association, has the answer.

How Poisonous is a Black Widow?

The black widow spider can be found on every continent except Antarctica. Its venom is toxic and painful, leaving victims to feel the effects long after the bite. 

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Spider Bites - Health Checks

Spider bites can be painful, but a spider's venom is the real concern. Thankfully, most spiders don't bite, and 98% are harmless.

Meeting a Wormlion Is the Pits | Deep Look

Straight out of science fiction, the fearsome wormlion ambushes prey at the bottom of a tidy - and terrifying - sand pit, then flicks their carcasses out. These meals fuel its transformation into something unexpected.

Ask the Pest Professor: Strength of Ants

How are ants able to carry such large crumbs? Dr. Jim Fredericks, chief entomologist for the National Pest Management Association, explains.

Why Cities Can’t Get Rid Of Rats

Living in a city does not make you any less susceptible to seeing a rat. We try really hard to get rid of these pesky pests, but they seem to always slink around some corner of an alley you are walking down. Here is the answer to why rats are so hard to get rid of from your city.