Oriental Cockroach
Oriental Cockroaches in The oriental cockroach is a major household pest in the northwest, mid-west, and southern regions of the nation. They are often referred to as the “black beetle” or “water bug” and live in spaces indoors and outdoors. They prefer dark and damp places and are often found in crawl spaces, cellars, and […]
American Cockroach
American Cockroaches in The American cockroach has numerous names, including palmetto bug and water bug. They measure up to 2 ⅛ inches long and are the largest house-infesting cockroach in the United States. While named the American cockroach, they are not native to North America, but likely brought over via ships from Africa. They are […]
Carpenter Bee
Carpenter Bees in Carpenter ants earned their name due to their wood-boring habits. They are most active in the early spring through summer and will bore one-half (½) inch wide holes into wood. They will appear perfectly round on the exterior and will bore in house siding, window trim, eaves, fascia boards, porch ceilings, shingles, […]
Bald-Faced Hornet
Bald-Faced Hornets in The ivory-white facial markings are the reason behind the bald-faced hornet’s name. They greatly resemble the yellowjacket relative and are large flying insects known to defend their nests aggressively when provoked. While aggressive, they are a beneficial wasp to the ecosystem. Part of what makes them so dangerous is their tendency to […]
Bed Bug
Bed Bugs in Bed bugs are found in all 50 states. They are nocturnal insects that rely solely on blood for sustenance. They feed on the blood of humans, other mammals, and birds. These insects primarily feed at night while hosts are asleep, resulting in small, hard, swollen, white welts on the skin. The welts […]
Pavement Ant
Pavement Ants in Pavement ants live in colonies with a social structure. Homes and buildings with slab-on-ground type construction are particularly prone to invasion by pavement ants. They build their nests beside and beneath sidewalks, driveways, and foundations. Swarms from mature colonies typically occur in the spring, though they can happen year-round if the nest […]
Odorous House Ant
Odorous House Ants in Odorous house ants are named for their foul, coconut-like scent that is released when they are crushed. These ants are generally very determined when it comes to finding food and moisture. They are especially attracted to sources of moisture in your home or office, like hot water pipes, heaters, beneath leaky […]
