This big hairy spider is often confused with a tarantula, but unless you're at a pet store, chances are it is actually a Wolf Spider. As a result of a leg span of up to four inches, when we encounter a Wolf Spider during it's nightly hunt for prey, the mistaken identity is very understandable. […]
Some homeowners may be trying to solve the mystery of the insect that resembles a flea and hops like a flea but doesn't bite like a flea. Well riddle no more dear homeowners, you are probably experiencing Springtails. Springtails are very small, 1/10 of an inch, and range in color from whitish to dark grey. […]
Millipedes frequently invade homes due to the presence of standing water or drought conditions in their environment. Since we seem to have had a vast supply of both conditions recently, standing water and drought, it's no wonder many homeowners are finding these "Thousand Legger" pests inside. Being nocturnal, millipedes may be found crawling along the […]
Many home owners are seeing a VERY hairy fly, who's a poor flier by the way, hanging around in the kitchen and bathroom lately. Called Drain Flies or Moth Flies (or other names not publishable) they are 1/16 to 1/4 inch long, dark brown to black and very hairy. Even their long antennae are hairy […]
Many pet owning vacationers may return home to discover an unexpected flea infestation awaiting them. Although it seems the fleas came from nowhere, the truth is .... they were always there. The adult flea is the most visible stage but there are also eggs, larva and pupa aspects to consider. The "sudden appearance" of fleas […]
As thoughts turn to planning this years' vacations, it seemed an appropriate time to remind travelers of the resurgence of bed bugs. Bed bugs have been reported in all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Asia and Africa. Where ever your vacation destination may be, because of bed bug distribution and resurgence, keep in mind ... […]
Sometimes it's enjoyable to have ants come to the house for dinner .... that is if it's "Aunts" and not "ants". Often homeowners issue far more invitations, be it unintentionally, to "ants" rather than "Aunts". So the questions is ..... how do you put out the "GO AWAY" doormat for ants instead of the "Welcome" […]
The "good" would be spring showers, so necessary for food production, lush lawn and colorful flower beds. The "bad" would be swarming ants, a real nuisance around the patio, ball park, etc. The "ugly" would be swarming termites, an indication that a termite colony has reached a population sufficient to start new colonies. During this […]
Many home owners have been experiencing an invasion of what appears to be mosquitoes on steroids. Even though these insects resemble giant mosquitoes, they are actually Crane Flies, aka "mosquito hawks". Fortunately, unlike mosquitoes, Crane Flies do not bite, and in fact some lack mouth parts altogether. They are similar to mosquitoes however, in that […]
The continually changing weather conditions have caused homeowners to experience unusually high rodent activity recently. We thought this would be a good time to dispel some urban myths about rodents and rodent bait. Fact or fiction ….. There are rodent baits that embalm the mouse/rat so it doesn’t smell when it dies. Fiction! Though we […]
