Carpet beetles are insects that can cause irreparable damage to carpeting, clothing, and other types of fabrics found in your home. The adult insects are small and may be brown or even black in color. Most damage results from carpet beetles in the larval stage of...
Moths are part of a group of insects that are scientifically referred to as “Lepidoptera”. This translates to mean “scaly-winged”. The various colors and uniquely-designed patterns of their wings are composed of thousands of unique and very tiny scales. These overlap...
There are four steps a homeowner can take to start the process of getting rid of mice. First, inspect the home and seal up any holes that mice may enter. Then begin to clean and disinfect, inside and outside of the home. Make sure to remove anything that would attract...
Did you know that of all the ways to combat bedbugs, heat treatment is the most effective strategy for getting rid of bed bugs? Bed bugs are a complete nuisance. They are exceptionally difficult to control due to the fact that they are capable of hiding in such small...
So you’ve stumbled across an unwanted pest in your home. Upon seeing this creature, something is familiar about it. It looks like either a house centipede or a silverfish, but which is it? While it is true that both have long antennae, have an elongated body,...
Fleas…on people? Though not something you hear of often, it is quite possible. Despite the fact that fleas are often most associated with pets and wild animals, there are over 2,000 different species of fleas and many that have the capability of surviving on the skin...
With over 30,000 species currently identified throughout the world, wasps are considered to be a highly diverse type of insect. Naturally, those that we are most familiar with are the brightly-colored, seemingly angry species that travels in groups and poses an...
Earwigs are insects that are commonly known among most. While many have had direct experience with these creatures, others have heard of them through superstitious tales. The most common being that the insect invades the ears of unsuspecting humans while sleeping in...
