Carpenter Bee
Description Carpenter bees are a large species of bees. Depending on their species, they can range in size from 1/4 to 1 inch in length. Their body is oval with a robust appearance to it. Carpenter bees are often confused with bumblebees because both are black and yellow and have an overall fuzzy look. Unlike […]
Bed Bug
Understanding Bed Bugs: Description & Impact Bed bugs originated in the Middle East and were transported around the world by human beings. Initially discovered in North America in 1748, bed bugs were virtually eliminated in the U.S. during the 1940s through DDT. However, due to increases in international travel and pesticide regulations, they have become more […]
Pavement Ant
Description Pavement ants are common around homes and commercial facilities constructed on concrete slabs. Found foraging along walkways, patios, and porch stoops, primarily where cracks or expansion joints exist. They feed on items such as dead insects, food spillage, and even discarded cigarette butts. Pavement ants carry bits of food through cracks to their underground […]
Odorous House Ant
Description Odorous house ants are among the most common ant species encountered by homeowners in the Midwest. They are difficult to control due to their nomadic inclinations, omnivorous feeding practices, and large population sizes (thousands of individual ants per colony). Odorous house ants forage day and night along distinct, usually detectable trails. These trails travel between nesting […]