We often don't give a second thought to the color of everyday items. Of course a pencil is yellow! Well, yes, a candy cane should be red and white. But these things didn't always have these telltale ...

Warmer temperatures, longer daylight hours, and increased moisture cause pests to emerge in the spring. Mosquitoes and ticks are a primary concern for public health officials due to the diseases they ...

Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and moving. Prior to joining CNET, Joe led MyMove's moving coverage and reported on broadband policy, the digital divide, and ...

Squirrels, a near ubiquitous rodent and a common sight on lawns across Connecticut, can become a nuisance when they invade homes and nest in attics or chimneys, gnaw through electrical wiring and ...

A new study from Kiel University shows how the massive exchange of mobile genetic elements between fungi can impair their effectiveness against insects and ticks. Microbial fungi, such as the genus ...

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A real possum was spotted hiding among plush stuffed animals in an airport gift shop in Australia's Tasmania state.Video of the moment was captured on camera by Melissa Oddie inside the terminal gift ...

A thriving garden feels like magic until an army of uninvited guests shows up. Pests don’t just appear randomly; they are drawn to gardens that unintentionally create the perfect playground.

As the saying goes, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Right now, state leaders are making final decisions about which private company will take over and manage Hampton’s I-95 ...