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5 of the Grossest House Pests We’ve Ever Filmed

Season 11 Episode 20

We hope your spring cleaning doesn’t uncover bed bugs, dust mites, termites, drain flies or cockroaches.

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4:12
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4:00
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Don't despair – there *is* a trick to smacking these infuriating insects.
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4:14
These sea slugs may look lazy, but eelgrass sea hares are actually environmental heroes.
Ever Seen a Starfish Gallop?
4:33
They may look cute and colorful, but starfish are actually voracious predators.
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