Spiders are the largest order of arachnids with over 45,00 species known around the world, 4,000 of which are known to live in North America. Spiders are one of the most feared types of bugs, but not necessarily for good
If you’ve recently noticed an influx of ants in your home, you’re probably wondering how & why they’re there. There could be many reasons why ants are targeting your home, but these six legged insects typically enter houses in search
Ticks are dangerous parasites that are classified as arachnids, and therefore are closely related to spiders and mites. Ticks attach to the skin by biting and suck blood for nutrients. It’s not the bite itself that makes a tick dangerous,
While summer brings the warm, sunny weather that we all know and love, it also brings the potential for all kinds of pests to cause problems in and around your home. The good news is that there are some quick
Mosquitoes are common, flying insects that can be found in most parts of the world. These pesky, bloodsucking creatures are known not only for leaving itchy, uncomfortable bites but also for spreading dangerous viruses like West Nile and Zika. These
“Wasp” is a broad term for a class of stinging insects with over 30,000 individual species. Because there are so many different wasp species, it’s impossible to generalize their behavior and characteristics; however, for this article, we’ll talk about some
Fruit flies are common pests in homes and businesses that are often found around fruit, vegetables, sugary drinks, garbage, and other organic materials. Fruit flies have a similar look to the common house fly, but they are much smaller; typically
Eastern subterranean termites thrive in warm, moist environments, making Louisiana the perfect habitat for them. Eastern subterranean termites swarming season typically occurs from late March through July, meaning that right around now (March 27th, currently) is a good time to
Fleas are small, flightless insects that are external parasites, meaning they live off the blood they suck from humans and animals. When fleas bite, they leave itchy red bumps on the skin and can spread diseases. If you have noticed
Ticks are arachnids (although commonly mistaken for insects) that feed on the blood of humans, pets, and wildlife. Ticks pose a threat to you and your pets because some of them carry harmful diseases. In this article, we’ll talk about
