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'Freaky' Mouse Is Immune to Poison

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Thu Jul 21, 2011 12:11 PM ET | 0

Mice from different countries have likely interbred, producing a super mouse, resistant to a common poison. Read more

Deadly Fungus Turns Ants Into Zombies

Posted Thu Mar 3, 2011 12:22 PM ET | 0

A new type of parasitic fungus takes control of ants by burrowing in their brains. Read more

10 Downing Street Gets a New Pet: Big Pic

Posted Tue Feb 15, 2011 11:30 AM ET | 0

Number 10 has a pest control problem. Meet Larry, the solution. Read more

Fish Practice Pest Control

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Wed Nov 17, 2010 07:00 AM ET | 0

Using "mosquito nets" made of mucus, these fish may have developed the world's most ecologically sound parasite deterrent. Read more

Parasitic Wasps' Genome May Yield New Drugs

Posted by Robert Lamb Thu Jan 14, 2010 02:01 PM ET | 0

Although this parasitic wasp can kill insects, it could help save human lives. Read more

Parasitic Wasps' Genome May Yield New Drugs

Natural Super Glue Found on Asparagus Spears

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Wed Nov 18, 2009 05:43 AM ET | 0

The amazingly strong substance is created by a beetle so it can affix its eggs onto the vegetable. Read more

Killer Spices Keep Pests at Bay

Posted by Emily Sohn Mon Aug 17, 2009 07:58 AM ET | 0

The next generation of pesticides might smell as sweet as rosemary, cinnamon and thyme. There are already insect repellants on the market that contain rosemary, peppermint, cinnamon, thyme and other odiferous oils, but scientists still can't predict... Read more