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Red ants on sandy soil near small rocks.

Tech

Experts warn fire ants in Australia could kill thousands of pets, cost households $1 billion

A black widow spider near a silk egg sac in a tunnel surrounded by dirt and debris.

Outdoors

Man spots black widow on his leg, then finds 8 more in his garden

A view from inside a vehicle with a dashboard display, showing an illuminated stop sign through a dirty windshield.

Home

Louisiana deputy gets trapped in termite swarm, captures wild video inside engulfed car

Termites are crawling on a piece of wood, with one termite partially visible inside a small hole.

Tech

Scientists find way to make termites self-destruct by stopping them from molting

A rat sitting near a car tire.

Home

Washington ramps up rat control after family finds newborn rats in car with $15,000 in damages

The exterior of Angel Stadium in Anaheim with a large sign and baseball-themed elements.

Food

Signs of rodent infestation at Angel Stadium shut down concession stand

A brown recluse spider on a textured surface.

Home

'Shown up in every corner of our home': Arkansas woman documents brown recluse problem

An Asian jumping worm, with its distinctive white band, on the surface of soil with small pebbles and organic material.

Tech

Colorado faces invasion of Asian jumping worms as officials warn they can gut soil

A raccoon is seen in two photos clutching a door frame.

Home

Illinois family rushes to stop 'intruder,' finds raccoon opening garage door

A hand flicks a spotted insect off a metal railing, with flowers in the background.

Outdoors

Spotted lanternfly season is back in the Eastern US, residents advised to 'flick and squish'

An assassin bug on a ledge.

Home

Many gardeners fear assassin bugs, even though they wipe out aphids, beetles, and stink bugs

A person inspecting damaged plants in a greenhouse.

Home

Flea beetles battered brassicas in dry weather, and water plus bigger starts helped