What Are Winter Moths?
With the summer months coming to a close, it is time to prepare for the new pests that the fall season brings. Winter Moths, also known as Operophtera Brumata, were first introduced to North America in the 1930’s and are now annual visitors to Washington, Oregon and...
Common Garden Insects Known As Predaceous Ground Beetles Occasionally Invade Homes In Large Numbers
The insects known as predaceous ground beetles belong to the family Carabidae in the order Coleoptera, which is made up of beetle species. The order Coleoptera is the largest of all orders, as more than 400,000 beetle species have been documented worldwide, 40,000 of...
Misconceptions About Wasps
The month of August sees the highest degree of wasp activity. Wasp attacks increase during the final stages of the summer season due to the fact that wasps have finished breeding and are no longer tending to their offspring. Basically, wasps in August have nothing to...
Pest Hideaways In Yards And In Homes
Half the battle of dealing with insect pests is finding out where in and around your home they are hiding and building their little nests and colonies. Without that information, controlling insect pests in your home and, especially, an infestation is almost...