The spider Latrodectus geometricus is commonly known as the “brown widow,” and this species is closely related to the notorious black widow spiders found throughout the US and many other regions of the world. While the brown widow’s venom is less potent than that of black widows, several case reports
How Local Leaders View Austin’s Cockroach Problem, And How To Recognize The Appearance Of The Most Common Roach Pest, As Well As The Common Signs Of Their Indoor Presence Many pest professionals working in Austin agree that cockroaches are the pests they manage most often on residential and commercial properties.
In an effort to protect their queen and colony, social wasps frequently attack humans in response to nest disturbances. Solitary wasps, on the other hand, are not colony-dwellers, and therefore, they are not defensive, and they rarely sting humans. However, it is easy to confuse solitary wasps with social wasps
During the first half of the twentieth century, insect pests like bed bugs, mosquitoes, flies, termites and cockroaches wreaked havoc in urban areas throughout the US, and residents were largely defenseless against the pests. During this time, insect pest control methods consisted of simple homemade physical traps, such as keeping
Many urban entomologists agree that Texas has the highest cockroach population of all US states. Back in 1975, an Austin home was found to be infested with at least 50,000 individual roaches. At the time, national news reporters described this home as meeting the world record for the most roach-infested
Cockroaches are among the most commonly managed insect pests within homes and buildings, and many consider them to be the most revolting insects in existence. The four most commonly encountered and widespread cockroach pest species are known as American, German, Oriental, and brown-banded cockroaches. In addition to these species, San
iPest Solutions offers tips on how to deal with the season’s most common stinging insects While the distinct buzzing noise and mere sight of a hornet or wasp is enough to make most people swat wildly in fear, there are much safer ways to deal with these sometimes aggressive summer
Honey bees are among the most commonly known, and beloved groups of insects, and the ecological services honey bees provide are so significant that humans literally could not live without them. Amazingly, 70 percent of all human food crops are pollinated by bees, and these crops provide Americans with 90
Numerous carpenter ant species have been documented in the US, and according to a recent nationwide survey of pest management professionals, carpenter ants were the most commonly controlled ant pests in residential areas during the 2016 year. Of the 14 carpenter ant species inhabiting Texas, only three or four can
It is often said that spiders are beneficial within and around homes because they prey on insect pests. However, the argument that spiders should be allowed to wander about within homes because they perform a free pest control service is laughable to arachnophobes, and probably most spider enthusiasts as well.
Along with cockroaches, ants, and flies, bed bugs are the most commonly controlled insect pests within homes and buildings throughout the US. Given the commonality of bed bugs today, it is hard to imagine a world without them. However, during the latter half of the 20th century, bed bugs were
What are some precautions that can be taken to help prevent mosquito bites? There are a number of precautions that people can take to protect their home and family from mosquitoes. iPest Solutions San Antonio & iPest Solutions Austin recommends the following tips: Eliminate or reduce mosquito-breeding sites around the
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