Surveys often reveal that spiders are among the most feared land creatures in America. Very often they’re rated number one. Even in studies where snakes rank higher, spiders are a close second. Although these rankings aren’t a big surprise, they’re kind of unfair. Let’s be honest… spiders have long suffered from a certain amount of […]
When is a roach not an infestation threat? When it’s a wood cockroach! These hardy insects, native to North America, can certainly become a nuisance, but are not equipped to take up long term residence inside your home or business. Wood roaches prefer outdoor environments, nesting and feeding where organic material such as leaves and […]
Have you ever seen small, grayish, creatures rolled up in the corners of your home or garden? If so, you were probably looking at pill bugs. Perhaps you played with them as kids or spent a while watching them wander across a yard. Don’t feel weird if you’ve done either…lots of us have done the […]
If you had to select one bug that looks like a sci-fi monster, what would it be? Perhaps you’d choose a hairy spider with many eyes. Or maybe a squiggly larva of some type. The world of pests offers lots of options, but earwigs would have to be strong contenders for the top prize. These […]
Life in the animal world follows long-term climate cycles, with variations occuring during shorter term weather events. This is true for all kinds of creatures, from tiny bugs all the way up to large mammals…including pests! As we are located in the middle of the continental United States, forecasters expect a series of complex events […]