by The Bug Exterminator | Oct 2, 2012 | Pest Control Tips
Color: Black Legs: 6 Shape: Segmented, oblong Size: 1/16″ Antennae: True Region: Found throughout U.S. Certain species of springtails are referred to as “snow fleas” when found in winter, but they are not fleas at all. Springtails are found year round, but because of...
by The Bug Exterminator | Sep 28, 2012 | Pest Control Tips
COLOR: Tan/ light abdomen LEGS: 6 SHAPE: Small oval SIZE: 1/8 of an inch ANTENNAE: True Fruit flies feed on decaying fruits and vegetables. Habits Fruit flies feed on decaying matter, especially fruits and vegetables. Habitat Fruit flies are small pests that...
by The Bug Exterminator | Sep 26, 2012 | Tips
House crickets can damage silk, woolens, paper, fruits and vegetables. Source: https://www.pestworld.org/
by The Bug Exterminator | Sep 21, 2012 | Q & A
What pest can burrow straight into the ground? ANSWER: Rats! Rats are clever pests that are capable of digging three feet straight into the ground. They have also been known to chew through building materials such as glass, cinderblock, wire, aluminum and lead and...
by The Bug Exterminator | Sep 18, 2012 | Beetles
Description Powderpost beetles lay their eggs in cracks of wood and the larvae tunnel into the surface, filling it with a very fine powder-like dust. Powderpost beetles have long, narrow, flat bodies that allow them to easily attack wood surfaces. These beetles are...
by The Bug Exterminator | Sep 11, 2012 | Tips
While the plague is often thought to be an historical disease, about 10-15 people in the U.S. contract this rodent-borne disease each year. Source: https://www.pestworld.org/
by The Bug Exterminator | Sep 6, 2012 | Tips
Cockroach allergens are derived from secretions, excretions, dead bodies, and associated debris. Source: https://www.pestworld.org/
by The Bug Exterminator | Aug 27, 2012 | Ants
Description Red imported fire ants nest in soil and build mound nests. They can infest garages. Color- Dark reddish brown, Size-1/8-3/8 inches, Shape- Segmented; oval, Legs-Six, Antenna-Yes, Flying-Winged swarmers. Habits These ants will build large mound nests, and...
by The Bug Exterminator | Aug 24, 2012 | Q & A
Where do mosquitoes get West Nile Virus? ANSWER: Mosquitoes get West Nile Virus from birds that have the infection. The reason that mosquitoes get most of the attention is that they are responsible for spreading the virus to people. There is no history of sick birds...
by The Bug Exterminator | Aug 22, 2012 | Tips
Bed bugs can ingest seven times their own weight in blood, which would be the equivalent of an average-sized male drinking 120 gallons of liquid. Source: https://www.pestworld.org/
