Rodents
Believe it or not, rodents occur almost everywhere outside. Many times we don't notice them because they stay outside when food is plentiful. However, in the fall, a major source of food, plants and seeds become less...
Ants
There are over 10,000 species of ants, 50 house infesting. Ants come in many shapes , sizes and can be found almost everywhere, usually lots of them in an area. They are amazing creatures to watch, but you don't want...
Earwigs
Earwigs have a low tolerance for heat, becoming active at night and spending the day in hiding. Earwigs are drawn to dark, damp conditions and are often observed around sinks and in bathrooms during the summer. Once inside a home...
Termites
Termites are beneficial to the environment because they break down dead trees and other plant material into substances useful to plants, but they certainly aren't beneficial to you in your house! Many species of termites cause...
Millipedes
Millipedes are worm-like and have many legs. They have many legs with 2 pairs of short legs on many segments of their bodies. Most are brownish or blackish in color. Some have light markings. Millipedes are often found...
Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes pose a greater threat to mans health than any other pest. More than 175 species exist in North America and at least 60 of those have been identified as disease carriers...
Cockroaches
If there was a prize for the most disgusting pest, the cockroach would win. Cockroaches are typically dark brown in color and as long as 1½-inches in length...
Bed Bugs
Although they seem to be the "bug du jour", bedbugs have feasted on sleeping humans for thousands of years. The reddish brown, wingless insects are about the size of an apple seed...
Occasional Invaders
Occasional invaders are insects and arthropods that sporadically enter your home throughout the year. They typically live and reproduce outside but invade your home when...
Fire Ants
Fire ants are no fun! They are bothersome to your family and pets and can sting when their mounds are imposed upon. Usually fire ant stings will cause only a raised welt, but the stings can be more serious...
Crickets
Oh that unmistakable sound... a cricket is hiding somewhere! In ancient China and Japan crickets were considered a symbol of good luck and respect. They were kept as pets, housed in golden cages, and revered for their beautiful melodies...
Spiders
Spider... just the word makes most of us shiver! Arachnophobia, or the fear of spiders, has been listed as one of the top five phobias for decades. But of the 37,500 species of spiders worldwide...
Holiday Pests
Nothing gets you in the holiday spirit like the smell of a fresh cut evergreen tree. But did you know that when you bring that fresh cut tree into your home you could also be inviting spiders, beetles, mites and aphids...