Since I work with insects and arachnids all day, I get excited to share my knowledge and experiences with my kids. I should be used to it by now, but it still surprises me when they show little interest in how that particular crawler develops or what that flying harpoon…
Watching the pandemic unfold has been surreal, to say the least. Individuals and families across the world have taken pause to consider priorities. From prioritizing budgets to time spent, people are making adjustments being across the board. The CISA memo lists exterminators as essential services, but how does pest control…
Some pests are known as seasonal invaders and others simply display their behaviors more prominently in one season over others. In order to mitigate the problems before they arrive, it is beneficial to know how the common pests relate to each season. Here are the pest problems categorized by season….
Biting bugs seem to be hitting the headlines right and left including bed bugs, mosquitoes, kissing bugs, etc. What about a common pest like cockroaches, do roaches bite? Food Preference Cockroaches are omnivores which means they can consume both plants and meat. So technically yes, cockroaches could bite a human,…
Unless you are one of the few who keep cockroaches as pets, your interest in cockroaches is identifying them as quickly as possible to get them out. It is relatively easy to recognize an adult cockroaches but what do baby roaches look like? The Ootheca Most cockroaches are oviparous which…
We’ve all encountered creepy, crawly spiders from time to time in our homes, but it’s the sneaky spiders you need to watch out for in Detroit. You might wake up and start going through your morning routine, only to find a spider hanging out in your shower, when you clearly…
