The insect pests most frequently found in single-family homes differ somewhat from those found in apartment complexes and urban buildings. For example, the few, but common insect pest species that dwell primarily indoors, such as German cockroaches and bed bugs, tend to be most problematic in apartments and commercial buildings.
Many termite species can be found throughout the US, some of which are pests that infest structural wood within homes and buildings. Unsurprisingly, termites are the most economically costly urban insect pests in the country, as the annual cost of termite-related structural damage exceeds five billion dollars in the US
Terrestrial arthropods include all species of insects, arachnids, centipedes, millipedes, and more, making the Arthropoda phylum by far the largest phylum in the animal kingdom. Well over one million living insect species have been documented worldwide, and experts state that an additional four to five million have yet to be
Austin is home to an abundance of insect and arachnid pests that are classified as “medically significant” species by public health officials. Some of these dangerous pests include red-imported fire ants, brown recluse spiders, southern black widow spiders, harvester ants, Africanized honey bees (aka killer bees), and a variety of
For more than two months, most Americans have been quarantined within their homes in order to avoid contracting COVID 19, which experts say is one of the most contagious diseases in modern history. Not long after the quarantine order took effect, many Americans found it difficult to avoid social contact,
Every year, many local and national news stations post online articles that name the most mosquito-infested cities in the US. These articles are usually summaries of public or privately funded annual studies on regional insect pest prevalence in the US. The methodology for each annual study differs depending on the
Many people in the country have heard the news about the exotic “murder hornets” that have colonized the US for the first time in history. This is certainly not the the type of news story anyone wants to hear right now given the current situation with the deadly pandemic, but
San Antonio is located in a geographic zone where termite pest activity is considered “very heavy,” making annual termite inspections highly recommended within homes in the city. The most destructive termite species in San Antonio, Reticulitermes flavipes, is a native species that is responsible for inflicting the majority of termite
Well over 100,000 fly species in the Diptera order of insects have been documented worldwide, many of which are pests of homes throughout the US. When it comes to insect pests, the term “flies” conjures up images of common house flies and maybe similar looking biting flies, such as horse
Roof Rat Infestations Are Very Common Within Attics In San Antonio, And They Differ Markedly From Norway Rats In Terms Of Pest Behaviors San Antonio is home to multiple rodent species that frequently establish infestation within homes, buildings, garages, residential yards, and even vehicles. The most abundant rodent species in
A relatively high number of spider species inhabit the state of Texas, some of which are commonly encountered within homes. The spiders most commonly found within San Antonio homes include cellar spiders, cobweb weavers, woodlouse spiders, jumping spiders, and many others that do not pose a medical threat to humans.
Of the different common cockroach pest species, there are some that are considered large cockroaches and others that are referred to as small cockroaches. The large cockroach species include the American cockroach, the brown cockroach, and the smoky-brown cockroach, while the group of small cockroach species are considered to include
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