Wolf spiders: they are big, they are hairy, and they look scary…but they are primarily nuisance pests. Unlike many spiders, Wolf spiders do not build snare webs, they instead build retreats. They typically can be found under stones, timbers, and under decks. They may come indoors in search of prey, and if so, they tend...
For most of us, we’ve put a lot of time and effort into making our house a home. In the article that follows are 7 easy-to-do tips on protecting your home. ?www.pestworld.org/news-hub/guest-columnists/7-ways-pests-are-taking-the-sweat-equity-out-of-your-house/
Lightning Bugs have awed us for years. Anyone growing up in the South can remember chasing those flashing bugs throughout the yard. In this article, you’ll learn some neat facts about these critters – some very surprising. www.pestworld.org/news-hub/pest-articles/the-science-behind-fireflies/
Are there small flies hovering around in your house? Don’t feel bad.. A teaspoon of moisture is all you need for an infestation. Some of the most common small flies you will encounter are: Fruit Flies Phorid Flies Drain/Moth Flies Fungus Gnats The following are steps you can take in lowering the population: Keep garbage cans and drains clean...
COMPANY is proud to announce that our newly redesigned website has launched. Our new site was built by Raleigh web design and internet marketing company, TheeDesign, in WordPress. WordPress is an easy-to-use content management system that makes it easy for our team to manage and update our website by ourselves. We have implemented an interactive...
The American Dog Tick prefers dogs (shocker) as their host, but they will gladly feed on larger animals, including humans. This tick goes through an egg, larva, nymph, and adult stage during its lifetime. Although they can be foundyear-roundd, adult dog ticks are usually found between April and May. Dog ticks do not transmit Lyme...
The varied carpet beetle can be a serious household pest. In its larvae form, it feeds on natural fibers including clothing, furniture, and carpets. As you can imagine, it damages what it eats. The varied carpet beetle has an unusually long life cycle for an insect, spanning from 1-3 years. Infestations can be prevented by...
Ladybugs are pretty cute as far as insects go, and they are actually beneficial to have around. They are sometimes referred to as “natural pest control”; they feed on garden pests like aphids and spider mites. Humans and ladybugs generally have a good working relationship. They don’t bother us, we don’t bother them. Come autumn,...
Most of us can recognize an earwig when we see one, their pincers are the giveaway. Earwigs are reddish-brown in color, and are slightly over ½ inch long. Although they are somewhat creepy in appearance, earwigs are primarily just nuisance pests. Earwigs, both the young and the adults, require moisture to live. They are usually...
Have you ever wondered what those little red bugs climbing up the side of your house in the spring are? Those bugs are called clover mites. Don’t let the word “mite” disturb you, they do not feed off of humans or pets. Clover mites are plant feeders, and they infest more than 200 different plants. ...
