Fall usually finds a lot of people changing residences as school starts. Because of all this movement, autumn is prime time for bed bugs to spread. It’s pretty easy for these invaders to hitch a ride from one place to another in personal items…and you don’t even know they’ve come along for the ride! Finding […]
Did you know that right now, America’s number one nuisance is busy invading homes across the country? Of course, I’m talking about ants! They are wily, persistent, and numerous. If left unchecked, they can cause a lot of problems! That’s why it’s no surprise consumers are concerned more about ants than any other pest. This time […]
Just the sight of a millipede can scare the hardiest of insect haters. Their name translates into “thousands feet.” That’s pretty descriptive, but a little bit high. 750 legs is the most ever recorded on one. Millipedes are arthropods, a Greek term meaning “jointed legs.” They have about 20 body segments with many “feet” attached to […]
Despite their intimidating appearance, earwigs are harmless and among the easiest pests to control! If they had a better name and could lose those scary-looking pincers, they would surely have a better reputation. Earwigs range from 1/4 to 1 inch in length. They are glossy dark reddish-brown with lighter colored legs, segmented antennae and somewhat […]