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A close-up of a small, brown mammal with large ears and short legs on a textured surface.

Business

In Western Australia, a mouse plague is fouling homes, schools, and shops with the smell of decay

A curious cat sniffs purple flowers in a sunlit garden.

Tech

Uganda turns local catnip into low-cost mosquito repellent that matches DEET

A snake in a toilet.

Home

Arizona woman finds 3-foot snake in toilet as summer heat sends reptiles toward water

Two termites excavating wood, showing their distinct light-colored bodies and segmented bodies.

Tech

North Carolina officials warn 'super termites' may be spreading by boat

A mouse.

Home

Mice hidden behind dishwasher sparks Kylie Kelce's hantavirus fears

Two cane toads.

Tech

Australia spent millions fighting cane toads, then native predators solved the issue for free

A black-spotted pond frog.

Tech

Japanese pond frog withstands stings on the eyes, tongue, and mouth before eating 'murder hornet'

A close-up of a bright red beetle with black legs resting on a green leaf.

Home

Canada's tiny red lily beetle can strip lilies bare, and gardeners say they check plants for them every day

A small, furry vole with a rounded body and large black eyes sits in a cardboard box near a piece of food and water.

Outdoors

Auto shop finds mystery fluffball in customer's car

A tractor spraying crops in a field.

Tech

Trump EPA approves 3 pesticides critics say are forever chemicals

Rats eating crumbs off the ground.

Tech

New York spent years fighting rodents. Now mice are evolving past poison, and rats are dodging traps

A close-up view of small pink flowers amidst green foliage, with a soft blue light in the background.

Home

Gardeners use UV lights to spot glowing tomato hornworms at night, then relocate them