World Report: October 28, 2005 Vol. 11 Iss. 8
- This Issue:
- Table of Contents
- Cover Story
- Cover Story - Spanish Version
- Mini-Lesson
- Comprehension Quiz
- Teacher's Guide and Worksheets
Top 5 Pest Phobias
Bats and black cats aren't the only creatures that scare a scream out of humans. According to a recent survey by the Orkin extermination company, rodents like rats and mice give Americans the biggest fright all year long. Here are the pests most likely to make people shriek.
1. Rodents: 30%
2. Cockroaches: 14%
3. Spiders: 9%
4. Wasps: 8%
5. Termites: 4%
Source: Orkin, Inc.
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