The Differences Between Cicada Killer Wasps And Asian Giant Hornets
Seeing wasps is never fun. Their stings are painful and they can be scary. But imagine seeing a giant wasp that is two inches long, and remembering that you recently saw a news report about murder hornets. That’s a lot less fun than seeing a regular wasp. The good news is that the murder hornet, […]
Some Interesting Facts About House Centipedes
The house centipede was first recorded in the mid 19th century in Pennsylvania, and since then, it has been found in homes throughout the US. You’ve likely come across and been creeped out by one of these insects, and you’ve seen them crawl around to a hiding spot, especially when you shine a light on […]
Rochester Pest Prevention Tips | Town and Country Pest Solutions
To help keep you and your family safe from pest threats this summer Town and Country pest Solutions is sharing the following prevention tips in conjunction with the National Pest Management Association: While mosquitoes are active all day long, activity peaks around dawn and dusk so avoid the outdoors at those times to reduce the […]
Where Silverfish Come From
Silverfish have a very startling appearance. They look like something out of prehistory, with a silver sheen, segmented body, long legs and antennae. They also have the unsavory habit of showing up in your favorite books, or in your bathroom at night. Naturally, we want them out of homes for this reason alone, on top […]
Interesting Facts About The Black Widow Spider
The black widow is one of the most iconic spiders in the world. We’ve all heard of it, and we’re all terrified of it to some extent. Its notoriety is due to several factors, from its venomous bite, to its distinctive hourglass markings, and its promotion in pop culture. Let’s take a look at some […]
Why Do I Have Silverfish in My Home? | Rochester NY Pest Control Pros
Silverfish are creepy nocturnal bugs that have similar characteristics to cockroaches. Have you ever wondered why these pests are getting inside your home? Well, you are not alone in finding answers to these questions. Silverfish makes every single person scratch their heads when they start popping out in unexpected places. You may see the same […]
Bee Hives: All You Need To Know
Even if you do not boast of great observation skills, chances are that you may have spotted a bee hive at least once in your life. Bee hives are extremely common but can be seen more prominently in certain seasons. That said, how much do we really know about bee hives? May be a bit, […]
The Low Down On Springtails
What Is A Springtail? Springtails, also known as snow fleas, ruin one of the greatest parts of winter – no bugs. As ticks, wasps, mosquitoes and flies have all but disappeared, springtails will be hoping around in the snow. They are small hexapods that use a certain protein in order to survive in harsh temperatures. […]
Which Insect Pests Of Homes And Buildings Are Most Closely Related To Bed Bugs, And Are Any Of These Relatives Also Indoor Bloodsucking Pests?
The organisms commonly referred to as “bugs” often include spiders, flies, daddy-long legs, and centipedes, just to name a few, but any creature that is commonly regarded as a “creepy-crawly” is almost certainly an arthropod of some species or another. Over one million species representing 80 percent of all currently living lifeforms on earth belong […]
Many Indoor Pests Known As True Bugs Stink Up Homes During The Late Summer Season
The occasional insect house pest that is frequently referred to as the “western conifer seed bug” (Leptoglossus occidentalis) belongs to the family Coreidae in the order Hemiptera. Experts estimate that somewhere between 50,000 and 80,000 insect species worldwide are Hemiptera species, or “true bugs,” as they are more commonly known. The term “bug” is widely […]
