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  2. List of deadliest animals to humans - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of the deadliest animals to humans worldwide, measured by the number of humans killed per year. Different lists have varying criteria and definitions, so lists from different sources disagree and can be contentious.

  3. Bombardier beetle - Wikipedia

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    The damage caused can be fatal to attacking insects. Some bombardier beetles can direct the spray in a wide range of directions. The beetle's unusual defense mechanism has been claimed by some creationists as something that could not have evolved, although this is refuted by evolutionary biologists. [2]

  4. List of venomous animals - Wikipedia

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    Numerous animal species naturally produce chemical toxins which are used to kill or incapacitate prey or as a defense against predators. Venomous animals actively deliver their toxins (called venom ) into their target through a specially designed mechanism, such as a bite or sting , by using a venom apparatus , such as fangs or a stinger , in a ...

  5. List of common household pests - Wikipedia

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    The house fly is found all over the world where humans live and so is the most widely distributed insect. [1]This is a list of common household pests – undesired animals that have a history of living, invading, causing damage, eating human foods, acting as disease vectors or causing other harms in human habitation.

  6. Pesticide poisoning - Wikipedia

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    An obvious side effect of using a chemical meant to kill is that one is likely to kill more than just the desired organism. Contact with a sprayed plant or "weed" can have an effect upon local wildlife, most notably insects. A cause for concern is how pests, the reason for pesticide use, are building up a resistance.

  7. Pest (organism) - Wikipedia

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    Moth larvae can be killed with insecticides such as permethrin or pyrethroids. [63] However, insecticides cannot safely be used in food storage areas; alternative treatments include freezing foods for four days at 0 °F (−18 °C) or baking for half an hour at 130 °F (54 °C) to kill any insects present. [64]

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