About Mealybugs Mealybugs are small oval-shaped insects with a small body. They are covered with white powdery wax that enables them to stay hidden while they carry out their disastrous activities. These insects can easily be seen lurking on or around plants and from afar they often look like small spots of cotton.Another distinctive feature […]
About Mealworms Mealworms are pests no homeowner will be happy to have around. These tiny worms with evenly divided groves that look like body segments are one of the most destructive post storage pests. Their behavior, nature, and morphology allows them to burrow underground and into any hard surface just to access food. Do you
About Locusts If not for any other thing, you should know that locusts are associated with the evergreen story of the Egyptian plague. In the story, these tiny insects are described as one of the few insects on earth with an extremely voracious feeding habit. Their mouth part allows them to devour a field crop
About Leaf Miners Best known for leaving intricate, random patterns of damage on plants, leaf miners can cause aesthetic damage to plants, and could eventually cause more serious health issues for your plants. These little creatures are one of the most interesting pests, as they do things differently than most insects. Continue reading to learn
About Leaf-Footed Bugs The collective, generic name of leaf-footed bugs, also known as squash bugs, actually describes a wide variety of various bug species that have similar traits. The leaf-footed bug is an interesting insect, as it does not harm humans, but it can harm their properties oftentimes. Continue reading to find out more about
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About Lace Bugs The lace bug is a highly destructive insect that is known to cause damage to a wide variety of plants, both ornamental and crops. These tiny insects can be a real problem pest for homeowners and farmers alike. Continue reading to find out more about the lace bug and how they can
About Kudzu Bugs Bearing resemblance to ladybugs or other small-sized beetles, the kudzu bug is a small insect that can really be irritating to homeowners, due to their propensity to invade homes and spread unpleasant odors. If you want to find out more about the kudzu bug and how you can control an infestation of
About Kissing Bugs Kissing bugs, also called conenose bugs, are members of the Reduviidae insect family. This family is commonly referred to as assassin bugs, because of the amount of other insects they kill. Kissing bugs are actually an exception to that rule however. Continue reading to learn more about kissing bugs and how you
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About Jerusalem Crickets Jerusalem crickets are a fascinating, terrifying, and unique insect all in one. Between their odd heads, terrible odors, and large size, they are some of the most interesting insects in the world. They have the potential to become a serious pest if they come in large numbers. Continue reading to learn more
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About Firebrats The horntail, commonly referred to as the wood wasp, is one of the most dangerous looking insects on this planet, but it surprisingly does not have the ability to sting or bite. Though they are not dangerous, they can still be a real nuisance to homeowners. Continue reading to find out more about
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