Pest Management

Pests

Asian needle ants in the US are an established invasive species found primarily in the Southeastern states, recognized by their slender bodies, mottled reddish-brown and black c...

Technology

Recent reports of a new bug in California have raised questions among residents, officials, and industry observers. This overview summarizes current verified information about t...

Rodent Behavior

When rats shower, they engage in a behavior that often surprises people who associate rats only with stealth and grime. In this context, showering refers to a rat standing uprig...

insects

Red head yellowjackets are a group of yellowjacket wasps distinguished by reddish coloration on the head or thorax. Understanding how to reliably identify them, recognize their...

entomology

A wasp typically does not die after stinging; it can sting multiple times and survives the encounter. This differs from honey bees, which lose their stinger and die. When a wasp...

Housing & Property

A persistent, foul odor in an apartment is commonly caused by a decomposing animal or human remains. Because apartments share walls, floors, and ventilation, odors can travel fa...

insect-biology

Short answer: Cicadas are not known to carry or transmit diseases to humans or pets. They do not bite or sting, and they are not venomous.

pest-and-nuisance-wildlife

Tussock moth caterpillars are the larval stage of moths in the family Erebidae, subfamily Lymantriinae, formerly called Lymantriidae. They are medium to large caterpillars noted...