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According to one pest control company, one in every three Arizona homes has or will have termites at some point.

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Researchers announced over 70 new species in a single year, including bizarre insects, ancient dinosaurs, rare mammals, and ...

While humans hang up twinkling lights to liven up dark winter evenings, other creatures evolved even more creative ways to illuminate the night by producing light with their own bodies or absorbing ...

Africa’s role in the global health economy is expanding, and not just through laboratories and technology. In Nigeria, young entrepreneurs are farming scorpions to supply venom for medical research.

The scorpion is an interesting insect to dream about. Not only could it tell of your feelings towards yourself and your deepest unconscious, it also has the sting in the tail. So in this way it may ...

New Delhi: Insects are a part of our daily lives, but some species can pose serious health risks. While most bites cause minor discomfort, certain insects can deliver venom or transmit diseases that ...

Picture a scorpion in your mind. Now picture the type of habitat or even what part of the world your scorpion would live. Chances are you came up with the image of a scorpion that lives in hot, dry ...

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