Honey Bee
Honey Bees in Honey bees are active pollinators known for their ability to produce honey. The European honey bee and the Africanized honey bee are the two main types of bees in the nation. They can be found all over the U.S. and pollinate more than 100 types of crops. Colonies can survive for many […]
Yellowjacket
Yellowjackets in Yellowjackets, along with the European hornet, are the most infamous structure-infesting wasps found throughout the United States. These wasps benefit the ecosystem and live in colonies with thousands of members. Their threat level increases due to their tendency to nest near human structures, such as attics, cavities in landscape features, and structural voids. […]
Paper Wasp
Paper Wasps in The U.S. is home to over 22 species of paper wasps. These are often confused with yellowjackets and most of them are a brownish color with yellow markings. Their nests appear like an upside-down paper cone, which is why they are sometimes referred to as umbrella wasps. These nests are easy to […]
Cellar Spider
Cellar Spiders in Cellar spiders are harmless spiders with extremely elongated, delicate legs. They are often mistaken for daddy longlegs spiders, though they are not related. These spiders are frequently found in homes, especially in garages, basements, and cellars, which explains their common name. They are commonly seen in corners and on ceilings, typically hanging […]
Millipede
Millipedes in Millipedes are household pests that normally live outdoors. They are found in every state in the U.S. and can be located in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico as well. Millipedes are sometimes referred to as “thousand leggers” and feed on decaying and damp wood and vegetable matter, as well as green […]
Subterranean Termite
Subterranean Termites in Subterranean termites, including the eastern, western, and Formosan varieties, are the most widespread and damaging termite species found throughout the United States. They primarily feed on cellulose, the main structural component of plant cells, making any wooden material in homes a potential food source. These pests can also cause damage to non-wood […]
Flea
Fleas in Fleas live outside of their host and are tiny, wingless blood-sucking parasites. To survive and reproduce, adults need the blood from a warm-blooded host. They are often an ectoparasite found on dogs and cats, so fleas frequently become a household pest when pets bring them indoors. Fleas are frustrating to pets and people, […]
Brown Recluse Spider
Brown Recluse Spiders in The brown recluse spider is commonly referred to as the ‘violin’ or ‘fiddleback’ spider due to the distinctive marking on its back. While occasionally sighted in , these spiders are seldom found beyond their native range. They are commonly over-reported and less prevalent than commonly assumed. Despite their venomous nature, brown […]
Earwig
Earwigs in The name of the earwig is based on the superstition that they crawl into the ears of sleeping people. While they prefer dark, moist places to live, the human ear is not a select choice for the insect. Earwigs spend most of their day hiding and then come out to feed on plants […]
