Customers call us every year saying that they are seeing huge or giant Yellow Jackets on their lawns. When we hear this we know they are probably seeing Cicada Killers. Even though the female Cicada Killer has a stinger she rarely will sting someone. Though...
Summertime is here, and with it comes those annoying pests with a taste for blood. Mosquitoes, despite their small size, can pose a great threat to our health. This is because they can sometimes transmit more than just an itchy red bump. Their bites may...
Millipedes are not only one of the oldest land animals on earth but are in fact THE oldest land animals on earth. In 2004, a millipede fossil was discovered in Scotland dating to be roughly 420 million years old. This fossil would cement the millipede...
Last week, we posted Part 1 of this article (click here if you missed it). Today, we’re wrapping up by talking more about how the nests function and what you can do if you find an infestation. Give Me My Space Typically, nests will only have one...
Worldwide, there are more species of carpenter ants than any other kind of ant—back in 2000, we knew of over 1,000 species! These creatures are fascinating, but there’s no place for them in your home. We’re doing a two-part blog teaching you more about how...
In the US, termites cost homeowners about $5 billion in property damage…per year! Often, people don’t know that they have an infestation until it’s too late. Once you can see the damage, you can be certain there’s even more destruction that can’t be seen. When it...
Upon hearing the word “cockroach,” most people involuntarily grimace or shudder. These bugs don’t have a good reputation, and they’re usually towards the top of people’s “Most Disgusting Pests” lists. But are cockroaches all that bad? Let’s take a look. The Good The truth is that the...
Summer is here, and you’re all set to head to the backyard to enjoy your swimming pool or relax on the porch—except you know that you’ll be eaten alive by mosquitoes. In 2015, Dallas-Fort Worth was ranked #8 of the Worst Mosquito Cities in the...
The webbing clothes moth can be found worldwide and is easily the most common fabric moth in the US. “Fabric moths” are just what they sound like moths that feed on (and, therefore, damage) fabric. What’s interesting is that the adult moth isn’t the one doing...
An earwig is a small, cockroach-looking, insect that has a pair of forceps pinchers on their abdomen, and membranous wings folded underneath short forewings that they do not use often. Earwigs are mostly nocturnal and often hide in small, moist crevices during the day, and...