Pests
Ants
Carpenter Ants may occur in several colors, although the most important species are black. One of the largest members of the ant family, carpenter ants take their name from their habit of chewing passageways (called "galleries") inside wood. They live in these galleries and make excursions, most often at night, to hunt for food and…
Bees, Hornets, and Wasps
Bees, hornets, and wasps: are for the most part a very beneficial group of insects, being the major pollinators of flowering plants, helping to reduce the numbers of many insect pest species. It is very important to know which group of bees, hornets, or wasps you are encountering. Since the hymenoptera family is very beneficial…
Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are small, brownish, flattened insects that feed on the blood of human beings but can suck blood from other animals as well. The common bed bug, Cimex lectularius, is the species most adapted to living with humans. It has done so since ancient times. When not feeding, bed bugs hide in a variety…
Flies
Blow Flies: Blue or green bottle flies are robust flies with shiny metallic bodies that can often be found in homes during winter and early spring. These insects develop in manure or carrion and are usually apparent in small numbers. However, they are strong fliers and are attracted to lamps or lights. Their "buzzing" flight is…
Mice and Rats
The House Mouse is the most commonly encountered and economically important of the commensal rodents, the Norway and roof/black rats being the other two. House mice are not only a nuisance, damage and destroy materials by gnawing, eat and contaminate stored food, they are also of human health importance as disease carriers or vectors. It is…
Mosquitos
Mosquitos can make life miserable. Many recreational and work activities have been ruined by the constant annoyance and irritation caused by their presence. Some species can transmit serious diseases such as malaria, yellow fever, dengue, filariasis and encephalitis [St. Louis encephalitis (SLE), Western Equine encephalitis (WEE), LaCrosse encephalitis (LAC), Japanese encephalitis (JE), Eastern Equine encephalitis…
Roaches
German Cockroach: German Cockroaches: This roach is the most common for the homeowner. They can be transported to your home from the grocery store and many other avenues. Our procedure involves baiting the entire house with gel baits. It actually looks like we are using a small caulking gun when we are applying the baits.…
Spiders
Spiders tend to evoke two images – webs and bites. Webs are often associated with abandoned, neglected, or haunted houses, while the animals themselves bring to mind the image of a painful or deadly bite. Spiders spin webs so they can catch insects for their food and even larger and stronger insects cannot escape. The…
Termites
Eastern Subterranean Termite: is the most common and widely distributed termite in the USA. This termite is considered a Swarmer, about 3/8" long (including wings) with a dark brown body and a small fontanelle (frontal gland pore) on its head. Their wings are brownish grey with two dark solid veins along the forefront of the…