The Mental Processes and Behaviors of Common Household Pests – Part 2
Thank you for continuing to follow our series, The Mental Processes and Behaviors of Common Household Pests. Last week, you learned many interesting facts about ants, bed bugs, and cockroaches. You also learned that nearly everyone – at one point or another –...
The Mind of Common Household Pests – Part 1
It is a known fact that all homes will, on occasion, run into complications with common household pests. While most of these insects and/or animals are nothing more than a nuisance, many have the capability of biting, stinging, and/or transmitting diseases. In...
Garden Pests – Part 2
Thank you for continuing our series, Garden Pests. Last week, you were introduced to a few of the most common pests found in gardens – aphids, armyworms, blister beetles, cabbage worms, and earwigs. In this week’s installment, we will continue to expound on common...
Garden Pests – Part 1
Garden pests are a common issue this time of year. Regardless of how much effort and care that you place into your garden, bugs are bound to invade the area. While it is true that not all of the damage presented by pests will warrant taking action, it is important to...
Common Web-Building Spiders – Part 2
Thank you for continuing our two-part series, Common Web-Building Spiders. Last week, you learned that there are several types of web-constructing spiders that live in and around the home. These arachnids specialize in the construction of silk webs so that they may...
Common Web-Building Spiders – Part 1
There are several web-building spiders that may be found in and/or around a home. These types of spiders specialize in the construction of silken-based webs that aid in the capturing of prey. Many web-building spiders construct webs that are designed to capture...
Problems Commonly Posed by Pavement Ants
Pavement ants are considered to be one of the most common ant species within the United States. These insects received their name due to the fact that they have a tendency to nest and burrow underneath sidewalks, the slabs of buildings, and driveways. These insects...
Termites – Scary Facts and Statistics Every Homeowner Should Know
The smallest, yet most devastating, wood-destroying insects are termites. These insects have the potential to nest in and around homes. Their day-to-day activities have the capacity to - literally - destroy entire structures. Worst of all, termites have the power of...
Common Hunting Spiders Found in and Around the Home – Part 2
Thank you for returning to our concluding installment of our series, Common Hunting Spiders Found in and Around the Home. Last week, you learned that there are two types of spiders that are common in and around residences – hunting spiders and web-building spiders....
Common Hunting Spiders Found in and Around the Home – Part 1
There are, basically, two types of spiders that are found in and around the home. The first type is identified as “hunting” and the second type are identified as “web-building”. In this guide, we will outline the common hunting spiders found in and around the home....
Carpenter Ants
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
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....
