You may be surprised to learn that most bugs and other arthropods living in your yard do not feed on nor harm plants. Most insects pass by on a pilgrimage or simply have innocuous behaviors. Other insects will even eat and destroy whatever species of pest you have. The are many insect predators. They include …
Bug Identifier
No one likes tiny black bugs in their home, but before you grab a broom or a bottle of bug spray, it pays to know what you’re fighting. Different species have different eradication methods. Let’s talk about small, black pests and what they could be. There are many tiny black bugs that could invade your …
Your home is your castle, your domain–the place where you can keep everything just as you want it. That’s precisely why it’s so frustrating to get any pest–especially when they’re the little monsters known as palmetto bugs. All three types of palmetto bugs are cockroaches found in the United States and abroad. Here’s how to …
Ants can be a real headache for homeowners, especially when they’re sugar ants. To get rid of sugar ants, you’ll need to know what they are, how they scavenge, and which extermination methods are most effective against their species. Here’s how to get rid of sugar ants. Consider this your all-purpose guide to identifying and …
Is it a spider? Is it a beetle? This is the question posed by people who see the spider beetle creeping around their kitchen, and to be sure, it’s a funny little critter. Let’s talk about spider beetles and how to identity, locate, and exterminate them. Spider Beetle Facts Scientific name: Mezium americanum Common name: …
When you see a bug flying around near you, you might worry about it stinging you. Wasps, bees, and hornets are similar, it’s often hard to figure out which ones are around your home. An easy way to tell the type of bug plaguing you is with a look at bee vs wasp vs hornet …
Silverfish are pesky home invaders that have hairy legs and long bodies in soft silver color. Though you might find them living in different parts of your home. Before you look at how to get rid of these bugs, make sure you actually have a silverfish problem. There are nine different home invaders and bugs …
Fleas are one of the worst pests for pet owners. Do fleas have wings? Let’s see how these tiny parasites get around. Plus some flying bugs that look like fleas. Let’s start with: Do fleas fly? Fleas do not have wings. But it might appear that they fly because of how far they can jump. …
How many legs do insects have? Do all insects have 6 legs? Knowing how many legs is an important step to identifying the animal you’ve discovered. In this post, you’ll learn about 6 legged insects, with examples and photos. Insects have 6 legs, as part of their morphology. If an animal has more (or less) …
If you thought bugs and insects were the same things, you’re not alone. A lot of people use the two words interchangeably, but they don’t have the same meaning. You may even hear a scientist using the word bug as a generic term for an insect. However, in a technical sense, the two words have …