Cellar Spider
Cellar Spiders in Cellar spiders, also known as daddy longlegs spiders (though unrelated), are harmless, delicate creatures with long, thin legs. Commonly found in homes, especially in basements and garages, they spin webs in corners and ceilings, often hanging upside down. Their webs, though messy and irregular, are effective at trapping small insects. As natural […]
Brown Widow Spider
Brown Widow Spiders in Brown widow spiders, often called cobweb spiders due to their irregular webs, are commonly found in . First introduced to the U.S. in Florida, they expanded their range in the 1990s. Though similar in appearance to black widows, their hourglass marking is yellowish-orange or reddish-orange instead of bright red. While males […]
Yellow Garden Spider
Yellow Garden Spiders in Yellow garden spiders weave their webs in sunny, open spaces near plants, where they remain hidden and sheltered from the wind. Their webs feature a distinctive zigzagging X-shaped pattern known as a “stabilimentum.” At night, females consume the sticky strands and spin fresh webs, which they anchor securely. These spiders, often […]
Armadillo
Armadillos in There are about 20 armadillo species, but the nine-banded armadillo is the only one native to the United States. The name “armadillo” comes from the Spanish word meaning “little armored one,” referring to the bony plates covering their body. When threatened, these armadillos are capable of jumping up to 5 feet high. Commonly […]
Smokybrown Cockroach
Smokybrown Cockroaches in The smokybrown cockroach is a common tropical pest found throughout the United States, particularly in Texas, the Gulf Coast, , and parts of California. They are typically found outdoors in planters, woodpiles, garages, and water meter boxes. Occasionally, they make their way into homes, infesting areas like attics, kitchens, and bathrooms, where […]
Brown-Banded Cockroach
Brown-Banded Cockroaches in The brown-banded cockroach is named for the prominent color bands across the wings of adults and the bodies of nymphs. It is found throughout most of North America, thriving in buildings with warm environments. While it shares a similar small size and shape with the German cockroach, it can be identified by […]
Asian Cockroach
Asian Cockroaches in The Asian cockroach was first identified in the U.S. in 1986 when a pest control professional discovered the insects in Florida. Initially mistaken for German cockroaches, they were later determined to be a new species. Unlike German cockroaches, Asian cockroaches can fly long distances, reaching up to 120 feet. They are most […]
Woodpecker
Woodpeckers in Woodpeckers are widespread across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Some species damage wooden structures by pecking or drilling holes, typically for nesting or to feed on insects within the wood. The drumming sound, often heard in spring, is a territorial display by males and can be a significant annoyance, occurring multiple times […]
Harvester Ant
Harvester Ants in Harvester ants, often called “red ants,” are well-known for collecting seeds and delivering painful stings. These ants primarily feed on grass seeds, which make up most of their diet. Easily identifiable by their large size, they create noticeable mounds in open grasslands and deserts around . With powerful jaws, they grind seeds […]