Historical clue formulations

• Gnats and curs, e.g. — 2023-01-21
• Pernicious pets — 2006-06-10
• Nail-___ (tense situations) — 2002-07-02
• Rats and fleas, among others — 2001-12-17
• Insect pests — 2000-08-19
• Dangerous dogs — 1996-11-23