Everyone loves Lady Bugs; in fact many people even believe it is good luck to have one land on you. Because Lady Bugs eat aphids, and other insects that attack plants, some homeowners are delighted to have Lady Bugs in their gardens. The problem develops when Lady Bugs invade our homes en-mass which, because of […]
Red Velvet Ants could easily be mistaken for Alabama fans sporting a fall sweater in their team color. As the name implies they can also easily be mistaken for ants when they are in fact wasps. Adult Red Velvet Ants are slightly smaller than an inch, have black legs and undersides with fine dense bright […]
Camel Crickets often jump toward a perceived threat in an attempt to scare it away. Other types of crickets use their wings to make a chirping noise, but Camel Crickets are wingless and therefore “chirpless”. Put these two factors together and it’s no wonder so many homeowners have had a bad experience with Camel Crickets. […]
Talk about the ultimate in parental sacrifices, these parents don't even eat. In fact, the sole purpose of each couples adult life is to create the next generation. The sole purpose of their offspring is to eat .... how unfair is that!!! Many homeowners are playing host to this very dysfunctional "family" and may not […]
For a number of years homeowners have been able to access helpful tips regarding pests and pest control through the Mr. Bugg’s Pest Patrol website. We are pleased to announce a new feature on our website that, we hope, may become a very valuable resource! This new feature, which provides pictures and basic information on […]
Asian cockroaches are almost identical to German cockroaches, but the species can be confirmed through a chemical analysis by gas chromatography. “Here, let me take a look and we’ll see which it is … oh, sorry …. I must have left my gas chromatographer in my other purse.” Asian cockroaches typically live outdoors in shady […]
Ants continue to top Birmingham's "Most Wanted" list .... most wanted DEAD that is. Ant colonies are considered super organisms because they act as a unified entity, working together to support the colony. Ant societies have division of labor, communication between individuals, and the ability to solve even complex problems. With these factors in mind, […]
Due to the locally contracted cases of the Zika Virus reported in Florida, mosquitoes continue to make headlines. According to the CDC, “Anyone living in or traveling to an area where the Zika virus is found, who had not already been infected, is at risk for infection". The CDC includes supporting mosquito control programs in […]
One of the following statements is fact and the other is fiction, can you tell which is which? Earwig “moms” pick up and lick each of their eggs every day until they hatch. Earwigs purposely crawl into the ears of sleeping people and bore into the brain. Although at least one movie would have us […]
Ants and icebergs are similar in one regard, it's the whole "tip of the iceberg" saying. Just as what you see above the water is only a very small portion of the iceberg, the ants you see trailing in search of food are only a very small portion of the colony. Typically only 10% of […]
