Wolf Spiders
A big, hairy, fast-crawling spider spotted out of the corner of your eye could be a wolf spider. Wolf spiders, unlike other spiders, scrounge the floor for prey as opposed to in a web; therefore, it is not uncommon to spot them around your home. What Are Wolf Spiders? Wolf spiders belong to the Lycosidae …
Cellar Spiders
If you’ve ever gone into your cellar, attic, or basement, perhaps to pull out old boxes in-between seasons, chances are you’ve run across a small tan or gray spider with a little body and pronounced long legs, called a cellar spider, or most commonly known as a daddy long-leg. Or, maybe you’ve had to brush …
Orbweaver Spiders
Chances are, you have observed a spiral wheel-shaped web hanging over or in your garden with a large, perhaps rather brightly colored spider perched in the middle, which was most likely an Orbweaver spider. Orbweaver spiders are common to the United States, Canada, Hawaii, and Alaska and can usually be found in gardens, fields, and …
Black Widow Spiders
Physical Characteristics – The Black Widow is commonly identified by its most-recognized feature: two red triangular markings down its round, black shiny abdomen; the marking bears a resemblance to the silhouette of an hour-glass. Surprisingly, the red hour-glass marking is what distinguishes a female Black Widow Spider from a male Black Widow Spider. Much smaller …
German Cockroaches
Have you recently made a used home goods purchase only to find that shortly after you’ve noticed a few cockroaches inside your property? If so, it may be German Cockroaches. This type of cockroach is known to enter your home unbeknownst to you. They often stow-away in various used products brought into your home and …
Turkestan Cockroaches
In the Southwestern part of the United States, including California, Turkestan cockroaches, which are mostly rusty red in color, have become among one of the most common types of pests since being transported here in the 1970’s, which reports show most likely came from military gear traveling from either Afghanistan or the Middle East. Since …
Oriental Cockroach
What is an Oriental Cockroach? There are thousands of species of cockroaches; however, Oriental cockroaches, also known as water bugs, are one of the most commonly found in your home. These cockroaches range anywhere from about 1-inch to 1 1/4-inch long with deep brown to almost black shiny skin, and they are mainly outdoor scavengers …
American Cockroach
American cockroaches are one of the most prominent types of pests in the U.S., so chances are, you have witnessed these rather large roaches at least once in your lifetime either around or in your property, especially in dark, humid places, such as the boiler room, basement, laundry room, kitchen, or bathroom, where they prefer …
European Paper Wasp
Having stinging insects, such as European paper wasps, around your home presents a hazard, which can render your area unsafe, especially for those who are allergic to insect stings. In fact, a colony of paper wasps can consist of up to 200 winged insects, which increases the risk of being stung by more than one …
Argentine Ants
Dreaded ants in and around your property can be aggravating; however, Argentine ants can be even more problematic as they are capable of producing huge colonies, which also includes sub-colonies, of over 1 million ants, which is more than enough ants to populate a full neighborhood block. These native southern Brazil, Argentina, Uraguay, Bolivia, Paraguay …