Nothing makes the skin crawl quite so much as the thought of pests like rats, cockroaches, flies and ants living in your home. But pests are a part of life, and dealing with them is every homeowner’s responsibility. The problem with pests is that there are so many myths surrounding them. So it’s time to sort the myths from reality. Here’s a guide to some classic household pest myths, as well as some facts that you can rely on.