Venomous Caterpillar Species
With the exception of wasps and honey bees, there are not many areas in upstate New York where venomous and potentially dangerous insects can be found. However, the caterpillars that are commonly known as “white hickory tussock moth caterpillars” can be found all over New York state, and these insect larvae are notable for the […]
Biting Stable Flies Are Making Life In Upstate New York Miserable For Residents
Stable flies resemble common houselfies, only stable flies are lighter in color, smaller, faster flyers, and most important, they inflict painful bites to humans. Unfortunately, these flies are abundant in upstate New York, particularly in areas around the Great Lakes. Stable fly pest issues have been particularly bothersome and painful for residents and vacationers in […]
The Garden Pests That Inflict Dangerous Bites Are Becoming More Prevalent In Residential Areas Of Upstate New York
Assassin bugs are just as menacing as they sound, as these insect species, which belong to the Reduviidae family, have a needle-like sucking mouthpart that they use to repeatedly stab their arthropod prey. Many assassin bug species, while not aggressive toward humans, have been known to pierce human skin with this sharp mouthpart, causing intense […]
Medically Harmful And Economically Damaging Slug Moth-Caterpillars Are Often Found In Backyard Trees And Gardens In Upstate New York
Slug moth caterpillars, often called “slug caterpillars,” are understudied caterpillar species that are not well defined taxonomically. The first published research on slug caterpillars is more than 100 years old, and this dated source remains the only competent description of slug moth species and their larvae that have been published. Several caterpillar species are commonly […]
Why Are Cockroach Infestations So Difficult To Eradicate? And How Are Pest Control Researchers Addressing The Problem Of Indoor Roach Control?
Some insect pests that frequently invade homes in upstate New York tend to do so in large numbers. These pests include, stink bugs, bed bugs, boxelder bugs, Asian lady beetles, ants, flies and cockroaches. When homes become infested with armies of insects, no amount of stomping will eradicate the pests, as they tend to inhabit […]
Common Household Pests In Upstate New York That Cant Be Eradicated With Over-The-Counter Products
As the temperatures rise and the days become longer in upstate New York, indoor insect pest sightings will also increase. Many common nuisance insect pests in the state become most problematic within homes during the late summer and fall seasons when falling temperatures prompt some insects to move indoors for the winter. These insect pests […]
The Creepy-Looking Bold Jumper Spider Is Often Found In Homes And Even In Cars In Upstate New York
It is by no means rare to encounter medium to large-sized spiders within homes, but it is not often that a person finds a hairy spider within a car. However, the Phidippus audax spider species, which is more commonly known as the “bold jumper,” happens to be one spider species that crawls into cars and […]
Garden Spiders Are The Largest And Glitziest Spider Species Found Around Upstate New York Homes
It is not unusual for residents of upstate New York to find multiple spider species lurking around within residential gardens. Some of the most commonly sighted web-building spiders found in gardens in the state include nocturnal orb-weavers, sheet-web weavers, funnel web spiders and black and yellow garden spiders. While these spiders are sometimes found indoors, […]
A Newly Identified And Highly Venomous Spider Species
With the exception of the occasional black widow sighting, venomous spiders are not often encountered in upstate New York. To be more precise, venomous spiders are virtually nonexistent in upstate New York, so while people may need to be on the lookout for bears while vacationing in the Adirondacks, the state’s spider species are harmless […]
The Caterpillar Species That Inflict Painful Stings To Humans
Numerous caterpillar species are abundant within residential lawns and gardens during the spring and summer seasons in upstate New York. Some of these caterpillars are harmless, while many others are not. Caterpillars are not commonly associated with painful stings that land people in the hospital, but they probably should be, as several potentially dangerous caterpillar […]
