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What are Black Widow Spiders?

Posted on August 23, 2021
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Black widow spiders get their common name from the popular belief that the female eats the male after mating, a phenomenon which rarely happens in nature. These spiders can be found worldwide with five species established in the United States and are most recognized for the red hourglass shape on... more
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What Are Silverfish?

Posted on August 20, 2021
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Silverfish get their name from the insect’s silvery, metallic appearance and fish-like shape and movements. Silverfish are also known as “bristletails” because of their three long, bristle-like or tail-like appendages on the rear end of their body. Silverfish are found throughout the U.S. and... more
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Mosquito bites

Posted on August 19, 2021
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Mosquito bites are the itchy bumps that appear after mosquitoes use their mouthparts to puncture your skin and feed on your blood. The bump usually clears up on its own in a few days. Occasionally a mosquito bite causes a large area of swelling, soreness and redness. This type of reaction, most... more
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Yellow Jackets summer party

Posted on August 17, 2021
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Yellow Jackets are common visitors to picnics and parks in the summer as they are attracted to meat, fruit and sweet drinks. These bee-sized social wasps are black with yellow markings on the front of the head and yellow banding around the abdomen. The face is primarily yellow with dark eyes.... more
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Pharaoh Ants Habitat

Posted on August 16, 2021
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Pharaoh ants are commonly found in commercial food handling establishments such as hotels, grocery stores and hospitals. Inside, they nest in warm, humid areas near food and water sources. Nests are usually located in inaccessible areas such as wall voids, behind baseboards, in furniture and under... more
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Safety tips for using mosquito repellents

Posted on August 13, 2021
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Always follow the application directions on the product label. Some repellents shouldn’t be used on children under a certain age. Don’t use DEET on infants under 2 months old. Avoid using OLE on children under 3 years old. Try to avoid getting the repellent near your eyes or... more
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How ticks find their hosts

Posted on August 12, 2021
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Ticks find their hosts by detecting animals´ breath and body odors, or by sensing body heat, moisture, and vibrations. Some species can even recognize a shadow. In addition, ticks pick a place to wait by identifying well-used paths. Then they wait for a host, resting on the tips of grasses and... more
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Heat and water vapor attract mosquitoes

Posted on August 10, 2021
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Our bodies generate heat, and the levels of water vapor close to our skin can vary depending on the surrounding temperature. As a mosquito gets closer to us, it can detect heat and water vapor. This can play a role in whether it decides to bite. One study found that mosquitoes move toward nearby... more
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Can Cockroach Droppings Make You Sick?

Posted on August 9, 2021
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Cockroaches are one of the most common pests found in homes and buildings, and they can be a serious health hazard. Even if you don't have an active roach infestation, it's important to be aware of the dangers of roach feces and shed skin. Why Cockroach "Frass" is a Health Hazard Roach feces and... more
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Mosquitoes are attracted to dark colors

Posted on August 6, 2021
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Research has shown that mosquitoes are attracted to the color black, but little is known about why. Regardless, if you’re wearing black or other dark colors, you may be more attractive to mosquitoes. By:... more
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