Carpenter ants are considered to be one of the largest-sized ants within the United States. These insects may measure up to 13mm in length. Most carpenter ants are black in color; however, there are those that are dark brown, reddish, or even yellowish. These ants are...
Termite swarm season typically starts in the spring for subterranean termites; however, not all termites within this species swarm at the same time. Termite swarm season for the dry wood termites and the damp wood termites typically occurs during the summer months....
According to those that specialize in pest studies and control, populations of web-building spiders typically increase during the spring months. During the fall months, it is common for web-building spiders to seek out refuge in buildings as the interior areas of...
House mice commonly invade homes during the spring months. These rodents are small and slender in nature. They are typically distinguishable by the small nose that is slightly pointed and their small size. These pests have small eyes that protrude just a bit and a...
Rodents are not only pests, they are an absolute nuisance. It is challenging to keep such creatures from entering into structures. The average mouse has the ability to squeeze into a hole the size of a dime. The average rat has the ability to go through holes the size...
According to statistics, pavement ants are considered to be one of the most common ant species within the United States. Despite their existence in such vast numbers, most do not consider pavement ants to be a nuisance; unless, of course, you find yourself struggling...
For over two months now, we have expounded on the topic of bed bugs as they impact healthcare institutions in our multi-part series, Bed Bugs in Institutions. We thank you for continuing this series! You have learned general information about bed bugs, details on...
In the past 6 weeks, you have learned a great deal about bed bugs in institutions – including how to identify bites, the potential health hazards of bed bugs, and how to start an integrated bed bug management approach. This week, in the 7th installment of our series,...