Recently, millions of small bugs have invaded residential areas in northern Nevada. These tiny bugs are called false chinch bugs and although seeing a swarm of them may be scary, there is nothing to worry about. The false chinch bug is a small, gray, winged insect. Swarms of the insect can be so big, it looks like the ground is moving. This … Read More
Ants in Albuqureque, NM
Uninvited Summer Guests: Albuquerque’s Ants There are 299 types of insects native to the state of New Mexico. Many others have been imported from other states and countries, often accidentally. There are more than twenty-five species of ants alone. Some of their names are comical. For example, there are five different types of the species commonly called crazy ants. These … Read More
Argentine Ants Can Invade Your Home
What Are Argentine Ants? Argentine ants are small brown ants that originated in South America and are now found worldwide. They live in agricultural, natural, and urban areas. Argentine ants are cooperative and form huge colonies. Each colony can have millions of workers and hundreds of fertile queens. The winged queens don’t swarm, mating inside the nest instead. Queens often start new … Read More
Wasps More Prevalent Than Ever
Rising Temperatures Mean More Wasps Globally, the wasp population fluctuates according to temperatures, which are rising due to climate change. According to the British Pest Control Association, problems with wasps increased in warmer regions there by 87% last year. In the U.S., Texas, one of the states most affected by climate change, is experiencing a similar increase. Social wasp colonies … Read More
Bees and Wasps Found in Public Glendale Park
Manistee Ranch Park in Glendale, AZ was closed from Wednesday, July 13, 2016 until Friday, July 15, 2016 to remove multiple wasp’s nests and beehives. The nests and hives were discovered during a routine tree trimming. No residents or maintenance individuals were harmed or endangered during the removal. Both yellow jacket and black wasps were found in the area. A … Read More
Wasp and Bee Differences
At first glance, wasps and bees can look identical (especially if you’re swatting at them frantically while running away, screaming.) But, learning what characteristics differentiate these insects from one another can make it easier to tell them apart. Wasps and Bees Have Different Body Characteristics Wasps and bees share the characteristic black and yellow body colorings, which makes them look … Read More
Residential Pest Control in Henderson, NV
When you live in a home, you expect that the only ones who are living there are you and your family members. It can be extremely irritating when this is not the case, and pests have become a problem in your home. Different types of pests inhabit different climates, and Henderson, Nevada has a climate that is friendly to many … Read More
How to Rid Your Home of Hidden Mosquito Breeding Grounds
Late summer is prime time for mosquito infestation. With humidity and temperatures at an overall high, mosquitoes breed very easily and in the most inconspicuous places. Right in your backyard there may be dozens of breeding grounds for these pests that will contribute to the ongoing problem of mosquitoes. With the rise of concerns about the Zika and West Nile viruses, reducing the … Read More
Zika in The United States
Since the breakout of the Zika virus, everyone has been wondering how safe they are and what they can do to protect themselves. This is especially important for pregnant women, since Zika is known to cause birth defects. The Zika virus is carried and spread by the Aedes mosquito. While no cases have been reported as originating from the Aedes … Read More