Ants are one of the few insects that we view positively. Even when they are in our home, we mostly regard them as a nuisance, and rarely as a pest. However, there are plenty of ant species out there, and…
The most common species of termites in home infestations, the subterranean termites, can build huge colonies with millions of members that can just tear through wood. They are active 24/7, so they can do damage pretty fast, and if left…
House flies are an insect species that belongs to the Diptera order, being about a quarter of an inch long with gray to black coloration. They are a pest that live pretty much everywhere people live, and they lay their…
In North America, you have over 50 termite species, and these species can be split into three categories – subterranean, drywood and dampwood. Each group has its own behavior and environmental requirements, which determine where it will set up its…
Termite infestations can lead to thousands of dollars in property damage if they are undetected, and the even worse news is that they are not easy to detect. However, there are methods such as the bait system and the chemical…
Despite its size, the ant’s anatomy can be quite fascinating, with the body being composed of multiple parts, each with its own special function. The most common type of ant that you see out and about is the worker ant,…
Although termites are active throughout the year, it is only during the warmer months that they start swarming. Termite swarms are made up of termite swarmers or alates, which go out to reproduce and start a new colony. These are…
There are tens of thousands of spider species across North America, but only a handful of them are dangerous to human beings. This danger is due to the spiders’ venom, which has evolved over millions of years to help them…
We are all aware of the damage that termites can cause inside of a building, but what about outside it? Termites eat cellulose, and this substance is found in wood and plant roots, so the insects do not mind infesting…
Termites are ancient creatures, as old as the dinosaurs. However, only one of the two species made it to today. That should tell us something about what we’re dealing with. On top of that, termites cause up to $5 billion…
Since mosquitoes nest in standing water, you would think that droughts would slow down their spread. However, there are mosquito species such as the Culex tarsalis, which are able to thrive in dry conditions. In fact, the drier and hotter…
