Two Adults Die of West Nile Virus in North Carolina
Two Adults Die of West Nile Virus in North Carolina as health officials warn that warm fall weather is keeping mosquito transmission elevated.
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Latest pest news from across the U.S., including real-world infestations, pest alerts, safety updates, research, regulations, and homeowner issues.
Can Cockroaches Really Live Without Their Heads?
Can Cockroaches Really Live Without Their Heads? Yes. Their unusual circulation, breathing system and nervous system can keep them alive for days or even weeks.
USDA Uses AI Drones to Hunt Screwworm in Texas
USDA Uses AI Drones to Hunt Screwworm in Texas as more than 2,000 surveillance flights scan animals for wounds linked to the parasite.
Do Flies Really Vomit on Your Food?
Do Flies Really Vomit on Your Food? House flies regurgitate liquid from their crop onto solid food, helping them liquefy it before feeding.
New York Is Vaccinating Wild Raccoons Against Rabies
New York Is Vaccinating Wild Raccoons Against Rabies using fish-scented oral vaccine baits across parts of Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island.
Can House Centipedes Grow Their Legs Back?
Can House Centipedes Grow Their Legs Back? Yes. Research shows they can regenerate lost legs, sometimes completing the process in a single molt.
Do Ants Really Rescue Other Ants?
Do Ants Really Rescue Other Ants? Research shows some ants dig, pull and even bite obstacles to free trapped nestmates.
Can Bed Bugs Smell Your Dirty Laundry?
Can Bed Bugs Smell Your Dirty Laundry? Research shows worn clothes can attract bed bugs and may help them hitchhike home in luggage.
L.A. County Confirms First Rabid Raccoon Since 1973
L.A. County Confirms First Rabid Raccoon Since 1973 after a sick raccoon discovered in a Westlake Village backyard tested positive for rabies. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health says the animal appeared ill but was not acting aggressively when it was encountered. One vaccinated dog may have been exposed and is now being … Read more
Do Mosquitoes Really Like Some People More Than Others?
Do Mosquitoes Really Like Some People More Than Others? Research shows body odor, skin chemistry and even mosquito species can affect who gets bitten most.
Tampa Ranks as Florida’s Most Bed Bug-Infested City
Tampa Ranks as Florida’s Most Bed Bug-Infested City in the latest Terminix ranking, placing No. 22 nationally based on 2025 service visits.
Do Termites Really Explode Themselves to Save the Colony?
Do Termites Really Explode Themselves to Save the Colony? Some workers rupture their bodies and release a toxic chemical defense against attackers.
Study Finds Bird Flu Reached Cat and Rats in Illinois
Study Finds Bird Flu Reached Cat and Rats in Illinois after an H5N1 outbreak nearly wiped out a backyard poultry flock.