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Native to the U.S., boxelder bugs sometimes become a nuisance for homeowners in the fall. “They are relatives of stink bugs,” says Matt Bertone, PhD, director of the Plant and Disease Insect Clinic at ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Fall isn't all cozy campfires and pumpkin spice lattes. In fact, it's a little smellier than that—at ...

The blood-sucking insects now show up in two varieties and are resistant to many pesticides. New eradication strategies include fungal spores and nasty human odors. By Ute Eberle / Knowable Magazine ...

There’s a reason the phrase “Don’t let the bed bugs bite” sends a shiver down your spine. Bed bugs are one of the most stubborn household pests, and once they’ve moved in, they’re notoriously hard to ...

Q. I was cleaning out my pantry and discovered that many items have been infested with bugs. Where do they come from, and how can I make sure that they don’t come back? Cleaning out the cabinets can ...

People break out the fake spider webs, rubber snakes and bat decorations during Halloween for a reason: It’s frightening to think that bugs, rodents and reptiles could enter the safe space that is ...