The Ant Species That Commonly Enter Homes To Seek Out Human Foods
We have all experienced the nuisance presence of ants inside our homes at one time or another, whether you’ve caught one crawling across your kitchen counter or a whole slew of them walking around in a line, clearly foraging for food from somewhere inside your house....
How Ant Pests Disperse Into New Areas
Just like termites, most bee species, and many wasp species, ants are social insects that live in colonies. One single ant colony can contain anywhere from a few hundred individual ants to more than 10,000 individual ants, depending on species and colony-age. Many ant...
The Norway Rat
Understanding The Norway Rat The Norway Rat, also known as the sewer or street rat, is a rodent species of asian origin that is believed to have arrived in the US by boat in the 1700s. Today, this species of rat has spread worldwide. They are colorblind and their...
Is That A Toupee Or A Venomous Caterpillar?
Virginia has a new guest, and it is a venomous caterpillar that looks like a walking toupee. This caterpillar is the larval form of the Megalopyge opercularis, or the southern flannel moth. It is one of the most venomous caterpillars in the US, and its hairs are...