pest control
Homeowner warns against buying house in the woods after nightmare rat, beetle problems: 'Eating us alive financially'
A San Francisco Bay Area influencer has warned that buying a house in the woods, however beautiful it may be, is a complete headache to maintain.
Bedbugs crawl from students' laptops in back-to-school horror
The Durham public school district is reportedly asking parents to bring the electronics back — and nudging families to inspect their homes for any stragglers.
Brooklyn dog honored for being a fierce rat hunter: 'Like the Terminator'
Luna the Schnauzer is taking NYC's rat problem into her own paws.
10 expert-approved ant traps, roaches, spiders, and pest prevention methods for your home
Getting rid of ants and other bugs in your home is no picnic — until now.
The pesky lanternflies threat is back this summer — act NOW avoid them
It's almost that time of year again when those spotted red-colored pests jump in people's faces. Though, officials are alerting people on how to avoid them this summer.
These dirty cities have the worst bed bug infestations — see where NYC ranks on the list of shame
“Bed bugs are extremely resilient, making them difficult to control,” Orkin entomologist Ben Hottel said in the release.
Florida exterminator, 27, arrested for exposing himself to 2 customers, including 76-year-old woman -- claimed zipper stuck
Tyler Mountain is charged with lewd exhibition and lewd exhibition to an elderly person.
Tiny, cattle-killing ticks spread across Ohio: 'No getting rid of them'
“They are going to spread to pretty much every part of Ohio, and they are going to be a long-term management problem," said one concerned expert.
'Halloween horror movie': Guests sue Airbnb over terrifying bat infestation
The bat attack happened inside a Victorian-style home in rural Michigan dubbed "The Castle."
NYC ranks below these two cities for 2023's 'rattiest' title
The Big Apple has actually dropped a spot in Orkin's annual "rattiest" rankings from a year earlier, coming in at number three behind Los Angeles and Chicago.
'Huge surge' of bed bugs: What you need to know to get rid of them
Travel activity is booming again after the pandemic lull — but people aren't the only ones taking trips.
Orangutan launches possum out of enclosure at zoo — as horrified visitors scream
The pest was "evicted" by an orangutan at Perth Zoo in Australia.
Woman sizes up NYC's rodent problem in hilarious viral video
Her funny but true commentary came during the city's first "Anti-Rat Day of Action."
Rat sparks ‘Ratatouille’ chant in viral video: ‘It don’t get more NY than this’
A group of New Yorkers prove that even vermin get their day in the sun after cheering on large rodent that was scurrying about in broad daylight near Washington Square...
Grandma horrified after life savings is literally eaten by termites
Call the exterminator.
Raccoon crawls wild through airport, causing terrified passengers to scream
He's not "gonna fly now." A raccoon was seen scurrying out of a baggage claim chute inside Philadelphia International Airport Tuesday night, causing passengers to shriek and jump away as...
What does gasoline do to wasps? TikTok is fueling this viral hack
WASPs may be fleeing to New England and the Hamptons this summer. In other parts of the country, their insect counterparts aren't so lucky. A massively viral TikTok trend is...
The top 50 US cities for mosquitoes: See where yours ranks
As America heads outdoors, hungry for picnics and barbecues after a long winter, something else is hungry, too – mosquitoes.
Homebuyer finds her new house infested with huge snakes
Amber Hall has bought a home in Centennial, Colorado, only to discover that the four-bedroom property is crawling with massive snakes.
Strawberries are packed with bugs, disgusting microscope videos reveal
Strawberries might seem like clean eating, but the average ripened specimen could harbor a bug bonanza.