A fire ant might dress up like a fireman but a ghost ant has no need to dress up. Winning the award for Halloween’s favorite pest, this ant doesn’t even need to pretend it’s not scary looking on this one day a year. Today we’ll discuss all about Ghost Ants, and how to keep them …
In the wake of fall, comes pumpkin patches, pumpkin lattes, and the closure of suntan lotion and pool inflatables. But It also brings in the fall creepy crawlers that have been hiding from the sun these past few months. Colder weather will bring them in for heat, and the pests you used to be so …
Mud Daubers, yeah, you know what it is. Black and yellow, black and yellow, black and yellow. They hear you talk, but there’s nothing that can stop ’em’. These spider-hunting wasps, build characteristic mud nests for their offspring. Generally, mud nests are found around urban structures; which makes them a nuisance for homeowners and business …
What are Worker Ants? Worker ants remain within the colony for most of their lives and do not have wings. Firstly, They are the largest portion of the population within the colony and can live up to five years. Secondly, Workers ants appear in all the species. Thirdly, It is up to them to be in …
How it starts: I saw a Roach Everly pulled her work truck across the end of the driveway of the small yellow home. A tiny, silver haired woman, came walking briskly down the paver driveway in a panic, “I saw a roach!” Ingrid exclaimed as she scurried and waived to Everly, her trusted pest control …
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Did you know that the late summertime is the most active time for big spiders? Some call it big spider season, some call it an opportunity to stay indoors. With spiders on the rise, you might be wondering how this big spider season fits in with your summer schedule. A lot of times spiders will …
Does this ant have wings or is it a termite? Good question! Not easy to answer. Ant or Termite? Does an ant have the same-sized wings? Does a termite have three body segments? It can be as simple as knowing those answers to be able to identify what you have swarming around your house. Most …
Typically, if you’ve ever been stung by a stinging menace or otherwise known as a wasp, before; you know it certainly does not leave you feeling warm and fuzzy! Well, maybe if you have an allergy. All jokes aside, did you know that wasps can be found all over the globe? Well, minus Antarctica. So, …
As someone coming from the food industry, a lot of office terms are still very new to me. One is budget season. This is when project managers reach out to their vendors to renew their contracts for the next year’s budget. If there will be an increase, or say they want to add certain services …
Ticks ruin all the fun, from you to your pets, they just seem to cause an extra challenge to your summer. Florida is home to 5 different types of ticks, all having their own particular concern. Did you know ticks are not an insect and are actually arachnids, closely related to spiders and mites? Ranked …
